Abstract
Predictors of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) positivity for pertussis were assessed using Minnesota active surveillance data. Report of an exposure to pertussis and testing within the optimal time frame of ≤2 weeks were significantly associated with testing PCR positive, emphasizing the importance of asking about epidemiological factors when assessing patients for pertussis, and timely PCR testing.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1271-1273 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal |
Volume | 34 |
Issue number | 11 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2015 |
Keywords
- Disease predictors
- Pertussis
- Pertussis exposure
- Polymerase chain reaction predictors