The epidemiology of pertussis in Germany: past and present

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Current and past pertussis epidemiology in the two parts of Germany is compared in the context of different histories of vaccination recommendations and coverage to better understand patterns of disease transmission.</p> <p&...

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Main Authors: Oppermann Hanna, Meyer Christiane, Littmann Martina, Jensen Evelin, Beier Dietmar, Hellenbrand Wiebke, Wirsing von König Carl-Heinz, Reiter Sabine
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-02-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/22