Diagnosing pertussis: The role of polymerase chain reaction

Keyphrases

• Polymerase Chain Reaction 100%
• Pertussis 100%
• Vaccinated children 83%
• Serology 33%
• Positive Culture 33%
• Clinical Criteria 33%
• Logistic Regression Analysis 16%
• Odds Ratio 16%
• Diagnostic Criteria 16%
• Centers for Disease Control 16%
• PCR Test 16%
• Laboratory-based 16%
• Immunoglobulin M 16%
• Cough 16%
• Immunoglobulin 16%
• Nasopharyngeal Swab 16%
• Positive Check 16%
• Clinical Diagnosis 16%
• Immunization Status 16%
• Clinical Methods 16%
• Relative Efficacy 16%
• Laboratory Methods 16%
• Laboratory Diagnosis 16%
• Bordetella Pertussis 16%
• Pertussis Diagnosis 16%
• Atypical Presentation 16%
• Cough Duration 16%

Immunology and Microbiology

• Serology 100%
• Polymerase Chain Reaction 100%
• Immunoglobulin A 50%
• Immunoglobulin M 50%
• Laboratory Technique 50%
• Bordetella Pertussis 50%

Neuroscience

• Serology 100%
• Polymerase Chain Reaction 100%
• Immunoglobulin A 50%
• Immunoglobulin M 50%