Introduction: Pertussis (whooping cough) is a vaccine-preventable disease; however,
neither natural-nor vaccine-induced protection is life-long. Although generally not severe in …

Bordetella pertussis and Bordetella bronchiseptica belong to the genus Bordetella, which
comprises 14 other species. B. pertussis is responsible for whooping cough in humans, a …

Pertussis is one of the most prevalent vaccine-preventable diseases worldwide. The true
infection rate is significantly higher than the reported incidence rate. An increased …

Background The determination of serum anti-pertussis toxin (PT) IgG antibodies is
recommended for the diagnosis and surveillance of pertussis. However, the diagnostic …

ABSTRACT A panel of 24 international experts met in July 2022 to discuss challenges
associated with pertussis detection, monitoring, and vaccination in adults; conclusions from …

Background The decision to treat a suspected case of pertussis with antibiotics is usually
based on a clinical diagnosis rather than waiting for laboratory confirmation. The current …

Implementation of effective interventions has halved maternal and child mortality over the
past 2 decades, but less progress has been made in reducing neonatal mortality. Almost …

Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is caused by the Gram negative bacterium
Bordetella pertussis. 1 It is transmitted via airborne droplets and is highly infectious. 2 …

Pertussis is a highly infectious respiratory disease caused by Bordetella pertussis. Infants
and young children are particularly at risk of severe and life-threatening disease. Infectious …

Bordetella pertussis is a fastidious gram-negative coccobacillus responsible for the
respiratory infection commonly known as “whooping cough.” The organism is spread by …