Epidemiology of Pertussis and Pertussis-Related Complications in Adults: A German Claims Data Analysis

Epidemiology of Pertussis and Pertussis-Related Complications in Adults: A German Claims Data Analysis

Abstract Introduction Pertussis is a highly contagious respiratory infection. It affects people of all ages, yet evidence of the impact of pertussis in adults with underlying conditions (UCs) is scarce. This study investigated the incidence and complication rate of pertussis in adult patients with a...

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Main Authors: Bastian Surmann, Julian Witte, Manuel Batram, Carl Peter Criée, Christiane Hermann, Andreas Leischker, Jörg Schelling, Mirko Steinmüller, Klaus Wahle, Alexander F. Heiseke, Pavo Marijic
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Adis, Springer Healthcare 2024-01-01
Series:Infectious Diseases and Therapy
Subjects:
Pertussis
Whooping cough
Comorbidity
Risk factor
Real world evidence
Older adults
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1007/s40121-023-00912-z

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https://doi.org/10.1007/s40121-023-00912-z

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