| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8486653 | Vaccine | 2017 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
A low prevalence of maternal antibody to all four pertussis antigens was noted in Nepal, but transplacental antibody transfer was efficient. No consistent demographic factors were associated with elevated maternal antibody levels or efficiency of transplacental transfer. If an increase in infant pertussis disease burden was detected in this population, maternal immunization could be an effective intervention to prevent disease in early infancy.
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Authors
Michelle M. Hughes, Janet A. Englund, Kathryn Edwards, Sandra Yoder, James M. Tielsch, Mark Steinhoff, Subarna K. Khatry, Steven C. LeClerq, Joanne Katz,