Pertussis Syndrome. A Case Report

Pertussis-like syndrome and whooping cough-like illness are the terms used to refer to the indistinguishable signs and symptoms of whooping cough in the absence of laboratory tests to confirm the presence of the bacteria that causes it. Although there are no reported cases in Cuba, it is important t...

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Main Authors: Alina Esther González Hermida (Author), Miriam Costa Cruz (Author), Eduardo Castañeda Álvarez (Author)
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Published: Centro Provincial de Información de Ciencias Médicas. Cienfuegos, 2014-10-01T00:00:00Z.
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