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Rate of B. pertussis infections in adolescents and adultsa
| Author (reference) | Location | Yr | Annual rate (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strebel et al. (739) | Minneapolis/St. Paul | 1995-1996 | 0.5 |
| Ward et al. (800) | Eight U.S. cities | 1997-1999 | 0.37 |
| Hodder et al. (354) | Cleveland, Ohio | 1989-1992 | 1.5 |
B. pertussis infection diagnosed by culture, PCR, or serologic study.
