Publications by authors named "Yan-Ling Lei"
World J Pediatr
April 2020
Article Synopsis
- Increasing pertussis cases have been reported in Shenzhen, accounting for a significant portion of China's total, prompting a study to analyze the clinical features and antibiotic resistance of Bordetella pertussis strains among hospitalized children.
- Data from August 2015 to April 2017 revealed 469 hospitalized cases with genetic analysis showing two main virulence profiles, with a considerable percentage of strains resistant to macrolide antibiotics.
- The study concluded that leukocytosis is not a reliable indicator of pertussis severity, and specific gene profiles of circulating strains were identified, indicating regional differences in antibiotic resistance patterns compared to other areas in China.
