Changes in genetic diversity of the Bordetella pertussis population in Serbia between 1953 and 2011

Mass vaccination has significantly reduced the incidence of pertussis, however, the disease is re-emerging, even in some countries with high vaccination coverage. In Serbia, whole cell pertussis vaccine was introduced in 1957. To monitor changes in bacterial population, 77 isolates collecte...

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Main Authors: Plješa Tatjana, He Qiushui, Dakić Gordana, Vignjević-Krastavčević Mirjana, Miković Nevenka, Ćirković Ivana
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Belgrade, University of Novi Sad 2014-01-01
Series:Archives of Biological Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0354-4664/2014/0354-46641401107P.pdf