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Five-Year Follow-up of a Severe Case of Pertussis in Oregon, 2012

Year: 2019

Type: article

Abstract: Oregon continues to face epidemics of pertussis, and infants younger than 2 months of age have the highest incidence and rates of hospitalization and complications. We describe the medical course and sequelae of an infant's severe pertussis illness through age 5½ years. The child has failed to meet developmental milestones, requires substantial medical care, and bears the burdens of chronic lung disease, stroke, epilepsy, impaired neurodevelopment, and problems with vision. The medical and social burden of pertussis among infants too young to be vaccinated underscores the importance of tetanus toxoid, reduced diphtheria toxoid, and acellular pertussis vaccination during pregnancy.

Source: Public Health Reports

DOI: 10.1177/0033354919879727

Authors: Juventila Liko, William J. Koenig, Paul R. Cieslak

Institution: Oregon Health Authority

Language: English

Topic: Bacterial Infections and Vaccines

Subfield: Microbiology

Field: Immunology and Microbiology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention