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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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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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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 |