Natural immune boosting biases pertussis infection estimates in seroprevalence studies
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Research suggests that natural immune boosting may affect estimates of pertussis infection in seroprevalence studies. There are indications of pertussis circulation and inadequate protection against diphtheria among certain populations in europe. The monitoring of pertussis infections is also being explored through various methods, including internet search queries.