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Epidemiological Alert, Pertussis (Whooping Cough) (16 November 2012)

Alerta Epidemiológica, Tos Ferina (Coqueluche) (16 noviembre 2012)

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2012
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Pan American Health Organization
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Pertussis, commonly referred to as whooping cough, is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in children. An estimated 50 million cases and 300,000 deaths occur worldwide. The case fatality rate in developing countries can be as high as 4% in infants younger than 12 months. Pertussis continues to be a public health problem in several countries in the region of the Americas. During the past 10 years, the annual total of cases reported ranged between 15,000 to 34,000.ii,iii Vaccination coverage with DPT3 in the Region is higher than 90%, however, outbreaks continue to be detected in several countries.
 
La tos ferina, conocida también como coqueluche, es una causa importante de morbilidad y mortalidad infantil con un estimado de 50 millones de casos y 300.000 defunciones anuales registradas a nivel global. La tasa de letalidad en países en desarrollo puede llegar hasta un 4% en los lactantes menores de 12 mesesi. En la región de las Américas, aún es un problema de salud pública en varios países. El número total de casos anuales registrados oscila entre 15.000 y 34.000 en los últimos diez añosii,iii. Pese a que en la Región las coberturas de vacunación con DPT3 son mayores al 90%2, todavía se registran brotes en varios países.
 
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Epidemiological Updates / Actualizaciones Epidemiológicas;November, 2012
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Bordetella pertussis; Tos Ferina; International Health Regulations; Emergencies; Reglamento Sanitario Internacional
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