The role of respiratory virus infection in suspected pertussis: A prospective study
ConclusionRespiratory virus infections are frequent in cases of clinical suspicion of pertussis and may actually exceed the prevalence of BP. Clinical/laboratory characteristics may suggest the etiology, but they are not pathognomonic, which stresses the need for respiratory virus and Bordetella pertussis research in this clinical situation.
Source: Journal of Microbiology, Immunology and Infection - Category: Microbiology Source Type: research
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