Rising Pertussis Cases and Deaths in China: Current Trends and Clinical Solutions

Rising Pertussis Cases and Deaths in China: Current Trends and Clinical Solutions

Pertussis, an acute respiratory infection caused by Bordetella pertussis, has recently experienced a dramatic increase in incidence and associated deaths in China, drawing significant clinical attention. This article retrospectively analyzes national data on pertussis incidence and mortality from 20...

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Veröffentlicht in:Emerging microbes & infections 2024-12, Vol.13 (1), p.2389086
Hauptverfasser: Yahong, Hu, Mengyang, Guo, Meng, Qinghong, Yu, Dan, Kaihu, Yao
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Bordetella pertussis
clinical management
Fatalities
Immunization
macrolide-resistant
Mortality
ptxp3
Research Letter
Tdap vaccination
Trends
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Zusammenfassung:Pertussis, an acute respiratory infection caused by Bordetella pertussis, has recently experienced a dramatic increase in incidence and associated deaths in China, drawing significant clinical attention. This article retrospectively analyzes national data on pertussis incidence and mortality from 2010 to 2024, exploring potential factors contributing to this trend. It also discusses strategies for enhancing vaccination programs, improving early diagnosis and treatment, and optimizing the clinical management of high-risk infants, with the aim of addressing the challenges posed by the current pertussis epidemic.
ISSN:2222-1751
2222-1751
DOI:10.1080/22221751.2024.2389086