Pertussis: Resurgence of a forgotten entity
Pertussis is a serious and life-threatening infection of infancy. Recurrent apnea with a paroxysm of cough is the early clue for its diagnosis. The rate of pertussis increased worldwide with the occurrence of regular outbreaks globally, including India. The resurgence of pertussis is multifactorial,...
Main Authors: | Mukesh Kumar Jain, Sibabratta Patnaik, Bandya Sahoo, Reshmi Mishra |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2020-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Pediatric Critical Care |
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Online Access: | http://www.jpcc.org.in/article.asp?issn=2349-6592;year=2020;volume=7;issue=5;spage=276;epage=278;aulast=Jain |
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