The prevention of severe pertussis and pertussis deaths in young infants
Introduction: Today, in the developed world, virtually all deaths due to Bordetella pertussis illnesses occur in young infants. Areas Covered: Pertussis in young infants is characterized by an afebrile cough illness with coryza, apnea, seizures, cyanosis, and emesis. Severe illness is associated wit...
Main Author: | James D. Cherry |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2019-03-01
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Series: | Expert Review of Vaccines |
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14760584.2019.1581065 |
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