Evaluation of serum anti-pertussis toxin IgA antibodies for the diagnosis of Bordetella pertussis infection in young children
Background: The determination of serum anti-pertussis toxin (PT) IgG antibodies is recommended for the diagnosis and surveillance of pertussis. However, the diagnostic power of anti-PT IgG can be hampered by possible interference from previous vaccinations. We aim to assess if anti-PT IgA antibodies...
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| Formato: | Artigo |
| Idioma: | English |
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Elsevier
2023-08-01
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| Colecção: | Journal of Infection and Public Health |
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| Acesso em linha: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1876034123001843 |