Study how pertussis germs and immune response affect severity
Treatments studied
Part of Infections, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study looks at children with suspected pertussis (who need a PCR test) and compares how the bacteria and the immune response relate to how sick they become. It may help doctors understand why some children have worse symptoms and guide future care.
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Who can take part
- You (or your child) are age 0 to 15 years
- A doctor suspects pertussis and orders a pertussis PCR test
- No immune-affecting conditions or medicines (for example, immune problems, liver failure, or strong steroid treatment for more than 15 days)
- No pertussis-fighting antibiotics taken in the 24 hours before the sample
- The PCR result is available within 48 hours of starting the study
- Child is not under 2.5 kg at the time they enroll
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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