Resurgence of Bordetella pertussis, including one macrolide-resistant isolate, France, 2024
As other European countries, France is experiencing a resurgence of pertussis in 2024. Between 1 January and 31 May 2024, 5,616 (24.9%) positive Bordetella pertussis qPCR tests were identified, following a 3-year period of almost null incidence. Of 67 cultured and whole genome sequenced B. pertussis isolates, 66 produced pertactin and 56 produced FIM2, in contrast to pre-COVID-19 years. One isolate of genotype Bp-AgST4 was resistant to macrolides. Pertussis resurgence may favour isolates that produce FIM2 and pertactin.
Author(s): Rodrigues Carla, Bouchez Valérie, Soares Anaïs, Trombert-Paolantoni Sabine, Aït El Belghiti Fatima, Cohen Jérémie F, Armatys Nathalie, Landier Annie, Blanchot Thomas, Hervo Marie, Toubiana Julie, Brisse Sylvain
Publishing year: 2024
Pages: 2-7
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