Abstract
Multilocus variable-number tandem-repeat analysis (MLVA) of 316 Bordetella pertussis isolates collected over 40 years from Australia and 3 other continents identified 66 MLVA types (MTs), including 6 predominant MTs. Typing of genes encoding acellular vaccine antigens showed changes that may be vaccine driven in 2 MTs prevalent in Australia.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 297-300 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Emerging Infectious Diseases |
Volume | 16 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Feb 2010 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Australia/epidemiology
- Bordetella pertussis/genetics
- Gene Frequency
- Genotype
- Global Health
- Humans
- Minisatellite Repeats
- Whooping Cough/epidemiology