The impact of COVID-19 and masking practices on pertussis cases at a large academic medical center (2019-2021)
Description
Pertussis, is a respiratory disease caused by the bacterium, Bordetella pertussis (B. pertussis). Spread rapidly through droplet transmission, it can affect individuals of all ages.1,2 When patients seek care, the risk of transmission (R0 = 12-15)2