Pertussis is a severe respiratory infection caused by Bordetella pertussis, and in 2008,
pertussis was associated with an estimated 16 million cases and 195,000 deaths globally …

Pertussis, also known as whoo** cough, has recently re-emerged as a major public health
threat despite high levels of vaccination against the aetiological agent Bordetella pertussis …

Practical Handbook of Microbiology, 4th edition provides basic, clear and concise
knowledge and practical information about working with microorganisms. Useful to anyone …

Bordetella pertussis causes pertussis, a respiratory disease that is most severe for infants.
Vaccination was introduced in the 1950s, and in recent years, a resurgence of disease was …

It is a standard practice to test for the signature of homologous recombination in studies
examining the genetic diversity of bacterial populations. Although it has emerged that …

Before childhood vaccination was introduced in the 1940s, pertussis was a major cause of
infant death worldwide. Widespread vaccination of children succeeded in reducing illness …

The introduction of vaccination in the 1950s significantly reduced the morbidity and mortality
of pertussis. However, since the 1990s, a resurgence of pertussis has been observed in …

Uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC) strains are responsible for the majority of
uncomplicated urinary tract infections, which can present clinically as cystitis or …

Before childhood vaccination was introduced in the 1950s, pertussis or whoo** cough
was a major cause of infant death worldwide. Widespread vaccination of children was …

Pertussis has several notable consequences, causing economic burden, increased strain on
healthcare facilities, and reductions in quality of life. Recent years have seen a trend toward …