Bordetella pertussis Infection in Infants and Young Children in Shanghai, China, 2016–2017: Clinical Features, Genotype Variations of Antigenic Genes and Macrolides Resistance

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BACKGROUND: The global resurgence of pertussis in countries with high vaccination coverage has been a concern of public health. METHODS: Nasopharyngeal swabs were collected for Bordetella pertussis culture from children with suspected pertussis. Clinical and vaccination information were reviewed through electronic medical chart and immunization record. Antibiotics susceptibility was evaluated using E-test for...

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