Fever Among Pertussis Cases Reported Through Enhanced Pertussis Surveillance, 2015–2022 - Takeaways - MDSpire

Fever Among Pertussis Cases Reported Through Enhanced Pertussis Surveillance, 2015–2022

  • By

  • Michelle M Hughes

  • Amy Rubis

  • Anna M Acosta

  • Vanessa Aden

  • Patricia Firmender

  • Kate Horn

  • Emma Stanislawski

  • Rachel Wester

  • Erin Youngkin

  • Victor Cruz

  • Tami H Skoff

  • January 30, 2025

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    Fever was reported in 10% of pertussis cases from 2015 to 2022, indicating it can occur despite not being typical for the disease.

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    Among 7840 pertussis cases, 802 had documented fever, with most fevers occurring on the same day or after cough onset.

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    Hispanic individuals were 1.3 times more likely to report fever compared to non-Hispanic individuals, adjusting for age.

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    Probable pertussis cases had a 1.6 times higher likelihood of fever compared to confirmed cases, highlighting diagnostic challenges.

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    In 2022, the prevalence of fever among pertussis cases rose to 20%, contrasting with <12% in previous years, suggesting changing epidemiology.

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Fever Among Pertussis Cases Reported Through Enhanced Pertussis Surveillance, 2015–2022

  • by Michelle M Hughes, Amy Rubis, Anna M Acosta, Vanessa Aden, Patricia Firmender, Kate Horn, Emma Stanislawski, Rachel Wester, Erin Youngkin, Victor Cruz, Tami H Skoff

  • January 30, 2025

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