The 2024 resurgence of Bordetella pertussis in Brazil and a decade-long epidemiological overview
Pertussis, or whooping cough, is a highly contagious respiratory illness caused by Bordetella pertussis. It primarily affects humans by adhering to the cilia of the upper respiratory tract, releasing toxins that impair ciliary function, and inducing inflammation. It is transmitted through respirator...
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2025-05-01
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| Series: | Frontiers in Public Health |
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| Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1549735/full |
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