Revisiting the epidemiology of pertussis in Canada, 1924-2015: a literature review, evidence synthesis, and modeling study

• Main Authors: Edward Thommes (Author), Jianhong Wu (Author), Yanyu Xiao (Author), Antigona Tomovici (Author), Jason Lee (Author), Ayman Chit (Author)
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• Udgivet: BMC, 2020-11-01T00:00:00Z.
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Abstract Background Disease surveillance is central to the public health understanding of pertussis epidemiology. In Canada, public reporting practices have significantly changed over time, creating challenges in accurately characterizing pertussis epidemiology. Debate has emerged over whether pertu...