The pertussis problem: classical epidemiology and strain characterization should go hand in hand
Journal Title: Jornal de Pediatria - Year 2015, Vol 91, Issue 4
Abstract
In this issue of Jornal de Pediatria, Torres et al.1 present a study on the incidence, clinical features, mortality, and vaccination status of patients with whooping cough in the state of Paraná, in the period of 2007 to 2013. They also provide genotypic data on the B. pertussis strains isolated. The study shows that pertussis in Paraná is on the increase, and that most severe symptoms and deaths occur in children younger than 2 months of age. The combination of classical epidemiology – which focuses on incidences, age distribution, and clinical features – with strain characterization is an important aspect of this paper, as only this combination allows us to fully understand the causes for the resurgence of pertussis.
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Frits Mooi
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- EP ID EP556989
- DOI 10.1016/j.jped.2015.02.001
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