Genomic Sequencing of Bordetella pertussis for Epidemiology and Global Surveillance of Whooping Cough
Bordetella pertussis causes whooping cough, a highly contagious respiratory disease that is reemerging in many world regions. The spread of antigen-deficient strains may threaten acellular vaccine efficacy. Dynamics of strain transmission are poorly defined because of shortcomings in current strain...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2018-06-01
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Series: | Emerging Infectious Diseases |
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Online Access: | https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/24/6/17-1464_article |