Recurrent apnea in an infant with pertussis due to household transmission
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چکیده
Bordetella pertussis causes life-threatening apnea in infants. Lymphocytosis is an important clue for diagnosis and for determining the severity of pertussis. Antibiotics do not shorten or ameliorate the disease and only decrease the risk of transmission. Antepartum maternal immunization is important for preventing pertussis in infants.
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دوره 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2017