Epidemiology and clinical manifestations of Bordetella pertussis / 国际儿科学杂志

ABSTRACT

Bordetella pertussis is one of the most common respiratory infectious diseases leading to the death of infants in the world.With the introduction of pertussis vaccination and effective prevention and treatment measures, the incidence and mortality of pertussis decreased significantly.However, in the past 20 years, some countries, especially developed countries with relatively complete vaccination, have seen " re-emergence of pertussis" . At the same time, the incidence of pertussis in China is not optimistic, there is also a significant increase in the incidence of the phenomenon.This article reviews the epidemiology and clinical manifestations of Bordetella pertussis.