The characterization of Bordetella pertussis strains isolated in the Central-Western region of Brazil suggests the selection of a specific genetic profile during 2012–2014 outbreaks
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DOI: 10.1017/s0950268816003332
Abstract: SUMMARY Pertussis is a worldwide acute respiratory disease caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. Despite high vaccine coverage, the bacterium continues to circulate in populations and is still one of the most common vaccine-preventable diseases.… read more here.
Keywords: isolated central; bordetella pertussis; strains isolated; pertussis strains ... See more keywords
Emerging Bordetella pertussis Strains Induce Enhanced Signaling of Human Pattern Recognition Receptors TLR2, NOD2 and Secretion of IL-10 by Dendritic Cells
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0170027
Abstract: Vaccines against pertussis have been available for more than 60 years. Nonetheless, this highly contagious disease is reemerging even in countries with high vaccination coverage. Genetic changes of Bordetella pertussis over time have been suggested… read more here.
Keywords: pattern recognition; human pattern; bordetella pertussis; pertussis strains ... See more keywords