Molecular Pathogenesis, Epidemiology, and Clinical Manifestations of Respiratory Infections Due to Bordetella pertussis and Other Bordetella Subspecies
Bordetella respiratory infections are common in people (B. pertussis) and in animals (B.
bronchiseptica). During the last two decades, much has been learned about the virulence …
bronchiseptica). During the last two decades, much has been learned about the virulence …
Pertussis—not just for kids
EL Hewlett, KM Edwards - New England Journal of Medicine, 2005 - Mass Medical Soc
Six weeks ago, a 45-year-old woman noticed a scratchy feeling in her throat that has now
progressed to more than 20 episodes of severe, spasmodic coughing per day. Her coughing …
progressed to more than 20 episodes of severe, spasmodic coughing per day. Her coughing …
Epidemiology of pertussis
T Tan, E Trindade, D Skowronski - The Pediatric infectious …, 2005 - journals.lww.com
Abstract The World Health Organization recommended that a pertussis incidence of< 1 case
per 100,000 population be achieved in Europe by 2000. Available data indicate that this …
per 100,000 population be achieved in Europe by 2000. Available data indicate that this …
An analytical framework for immunization programs in Canada
LJ Erickson, P De Wals, L Farand - Vaccine, 2005 - Elsevier
Recent years have seen an increase in the number of new vaccines available on the
Canadian market, and increasing divergence in provincial and territorial immunization …
Canadian market, and increasing divergence in provincial and territorial immunization …
Diagnosis and management of pertussis
AE Tozzi, LP Celentano, MLC degli Atti, S Salmaso - Cmaj, 2005 - Can Med Assoc
PERTUSSIS IS INCREASING IN FREQUENCY among children too young to be vaccinated
and among adolescents and adults. This increase is due mainly to waning immunity among …
and among adolescents and adults. This increase is due mainly to waning immunity among …
Overview of pertussis: focus on epidemiology, sources of infection, and long term protection after infant vaccination
KM Edwards - The Pediatric infectious disease journal, 2005 - journals.lww.com
Background: Pertussis, or whooping cough, is a bacterial disease characterized by
paroxysmal cough often accompanied by inspiratory whoop and posttussive emesis …
paroxysmal cough often accompanied by inspiratory whoop and posttussive emesis …
Health burden of pertussis in adolescents and adults
E Rothstein, K Edwards - The Pediatric infectious disease journal, 2005 - journals.lww.com
Pertussis in adolescents and adults is common, endemic, and epidemic worldwide, and its
incidence is reportedly increasing. Although a number of individuals suffer only a mild …
incidence is reportedly increasing. Although a number of individuals suffer only a mild …
Pertussis sources of infection and routes of transmission in the vaccination era
J Schellekens, CHW von König… - The Pediatric infectious …, 2005 - journals.lww.com
Vaccination against pertussis has resulted in reduction of the infection pressure of
Bordetella pertussis (partial herd immunity), but the circulation of B. pertussis has persisted …
Bordetella pertussis (partial herd immunity), but the circulation of B. pertussis has persisted …
Combined tetanus, diphtheria, and 5-component pertussis vaccine for use in adolescents and adults
ME Pichichero, MB Rennels, KM Edwards, MM Blatter… - Jama, 2005 - jamanetwork.com
ContextIncreasing reports of pertussis among US adolescents, adults, and their infant
contacts have stimulated vaccine development for older age groups. ObjectiveTo assess the …
contacts have stimulated vaccine development for older age groups. ObjectiveTo assess the …
Pertussis in adolescents and adults: should we vaccinate?
GM Lee, C LeBaron, TV Murphy, S Lett, S Schauer… - …, 2005 - publications.aap.org
Background. The incidence of reported pertussis among adolescents, adults, and young
infants has increased sharply over the past decade. Combined acellular pertussis vaccines …
infants has increased sharply over the past decade. Combined acellular pertussis vaccines …