Kaihu Yao

Oct 26, 2024 | journalofinfection.com | Kaihu Yao

Dear editor, The erythromycin resistance of Bordetella pertussis (B.pertussis) in China has been reported recently, which warrants attention.1 Since the latter half of 2023 and continuing into 2024, numerous countries across Europe, Asia, and the Americas have reported a significant surge in pertussis cases, with some regions experiencing incidence rates several times higher than those observed in previous years.2–4 A notable increase in pertussis-related mortality has also been reported in...

Oct 26, 2024 | journalofinfection.com | Wei Shi |Xinyu Wang |Kaihu Yao |Qinghong Meng |Yahong Hu |Guoshuang Feng

Dear Editor,The resurgence of pertussis in China was recently reported in this Journal.1 Actually, several countries has witnessed a significant resurgence of pertussis since 2023,2,3 with some experiencing multiple fatalities in a short period.4,5 In the first eight months of 2024 alone, China reported 452,396 cases of pertussis, including 24 deaths (https://www.ndcpa.gov.cn/jbkzzx/c100016/second/list.html).

Jul 2, 2024 | journalofinfection.com | Qinghong Meng |Wei Shi |Yahong Hu |Kaihu Yao

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