Geographic disparities and socio-demographic predictors of pertussis risk in Florida
Background Pertussis is a toxin-mediated respiratory illness caused by Bordetella pertussis that can result in severe complications and death, particularly in infants. Between 2008 and 2011, children less than 3 months old accounted for 83% of the pertussis deaths in the United States. Understanding...
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PeerJ Inc.
2021-08-01
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