Table 1 Diagnosis at admission of the 215 patients tested for Bordetella pertussis
Diagnosis at admission | Patients (n = 215) | BP+ (n = 53) | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
Bronchiolitis | 101 | 20 | 19.8 |
Apnea | 41 | 8 | 19.5 |
Fever in infants | 23 | 1 | 4.3 |
Suspected pertussis | 22 | 16 | 72.7 |
Cough | 19 | 8 | 42.1 |
Pneumonia | 4 | 0 | 0 |
ALTE | 5 | 0 | 0 |