Severe pertussis complicated by pulmonary hypertension in a Moroccan infant: a case report

Severe pertussis complicated by pulmonary hypertension in a Moroccan infant: a case report

Abstract Background Despite high vaccination coverage among children, pertussis continues to pose a significant public health challenge in Morocco. Mortality primarily affects infants under 1 year of age. Although cases of mortality caused by pulmonary hypertension induced by Bordetella pertussis in...

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Main Authors: Mehdi Belhakim, Zineb El jaouhahri, Aicha Boudar, Loubna Benaddi, Karima Naanani, Rachida Habbal, Abdelaziz Chlilek
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-08-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Subjects:
Pulmonary hypertension
Bordetella pertussis
Cardiology
Pediatrics
Morocco
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-024-04898-1
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