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2292. Comparison of Molecular Assays for the Diagnosis of Pertussis

BACKGROUND: Pertussis is a vaccine preventable disease caused by Bordetella pertussis with highest mortality observed in infants. Rapid diagnosis allows prompt treatment and administration of prophylaxis to those at high risk of severe disease. Molecular assays are commonly used for diagnosis becaus...

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Autores principales: Otiso, Joshua, Vogel, Sherilynn, Procop, Gary W, Richter, Sandra S
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Oxford University Press 2018
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6255653/
http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ofid/ofy210.1945