Sociodemographic and Health Factors Associated with the Occurrence of Pertussis in Children in Guinea: A Case-control Study
Kourouma Mohamed Lamine, Traore Fodé Amara, Kpamy Dimaï Ouo, Camara Gbawa, Condé Sory, Cherif Fatoumata, Camara Nouhan, Diaré Abou & Touré Almamy Amara · Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases · 2025
Introduction: Pertussis, caused by Bordetella pertussis, is an acute respiratory infection characterised by a paroxysmal cough and high contagiousness. In January 2023, cases of pertussis occurred in the health districts of Lelouma and Lola, Republic of Guinea. The aim of this st...