Leukoreduction and hydroxyurea in malignant pertussis: A case series

Abstract We report five cases of malignant pertussis, a rare but life‐threatening illness. Current therapies include supportive care and leukoreduction. Notably, leukoreduction might be more effective when initiated prior to the development of organ failure and pulmonary hypertension.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Nedaa Aldairi, Hamza Alali, Yasser Kazzaz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2020-12-01
Series:Clinical Case Reports
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.3264