The pertussis paradox: why are cases increasing despite vaccination efforts?

• Main Authors: Katarzyna Błaszczyszyn (Author), Monika Bolek (Author), Katarzyna Muc (Author), Natalia Hopej (Author), Krzysztof Dobrzeniecki (Author), Kacper Turek (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, 2024-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Introduction Pertussis, a highly transmissible respiratory infection mainly caused by Bordetella pertussis, remains one of the most widespread public health concerns despite the establishment of global vaccination initiatives. The disease manifests as paroxysmal coughing followed by a characteristic...