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Table 1 Bordetella pertussis toxin (PT) IgG titer of the patient’s relatives who also experienced persistent cough

From: Multiple rib and vertebral fractures associated with Bordetella pertussis infection: a case report

Relationship to patient

Persistent cough (> 2 weeks)

Cough onset

PT-IgG(IU/mL)

2nd daughter

Yes

2021–12-03

37.78

Self

Yes

2022–01-10

110.68

Mother-in-law

Yes

2022–01-27

156.36

Sister

Yes

2022–02-23

220

1st daughter

Yes

2022–02-24

58.47

Mother

Yes

2022–03-02

9.71