Article
Dominance of two genotypes of Bordetella pertussis during a period of increased pertussis activity in Alberta, Canada: January to August 2012.
International journal of infectious diseases : IJID : official publication of the International Society for Infectious Diseases - 1 Dec 2014
Simmonds Kimberley, Fathima Sumana, Chui Linda, Lovgren Marguerite, Shook Penny, Shuel Michelle, Tyrrell Gregory J, Tsang Raymond, Drews Steven J
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to undertake an epidemiological analysis of an increase in Bordetella pertussis activity during the period January 1 to August 31, 2012 in Alberta, Canada. B. pertussis testing was done using an IS481 real-time PCR assay with PCR-positive and indeterminate specimens cultured and stored for further analysis. METHODS: Laboratory data were linked to Alberta Health (AH) cases...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
