The reemergence of pertussis in immunized populations: a case study.

OBJECTIVE: To present a case of classical pertussis occurring in previously vaccinated male siblings, 11 and 13 years of age, living in El Paso TX; also to present an overview and update of the changing epidemiology of pertussis including pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment. DESIGN: Nasopharyn...

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Publicado en:Clinical Laboratory Science Vol. 18; no. 4; pp. 233 - 238
Autor principal: Domínguez D
Formato: case study Journal Article
Publicado: American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science Fall2005
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