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. 2012 Feb 15;54(4):534-7.
doi: 10.1093/cid/cir860. Epub 2011 Dec 7.

Patterns of Bordetella parapertussis respiratory illnesses: 2008-2010

James D Cherry  1 , Brent L Seaton
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Patterns of Bordetella parapertussis respiratory illnesses: 2008-2010

James D Cherry et al. Clin Infect Dis. .

Abstract

Clinical specimens from 9 states during 2008-2010 were tested by PCR for Bordetella pertussis and Bordetella parapertussis. Of the positive samples, 13.99% were identified as B. parapertussis. It was concluded that B. parapertussis infections are more common than previously realized and contribute to cases thought to be vaccine failures.

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