| Literature DB >> 26621328 |
Micah M Bhatti1, Stefanea L Rucinski1, Jeramy J Schwab1, Nicolynn C Cole1, Senait A Gebrehiwot1, Robin Patel1,2.
Abstract
Review of Bordetella pertussis polymerase chain reaction testing from 2007 through 2014 revealed a yearly spike in positivity rates during the summer throughout the United States. Paradoxically, the highest test volumes occurred outside of this time frame, which provides an opportunity for improved test utilization.Keywords: Bordetella pertussis; polymerase chain reaction; seasonal variation; whooping cough
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Year: 2017 PMID: 26621328 DOI: 10.1093/jpids/piv079
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Pediatric Infect Dis Soc ISSN: 2048-7193 Impact factor: 3.164