Characteristics of <i>Bordetella pertussis</i> infection among infantsand children admitted to paediatric intensive care units in Greece: A multicentre, 11‐year study

Abstract

Young infants are at risk of severe pertussis, resulting in serious complications or death. Elevated WBC and low serum sodium are associated with higher mortality. Despite advances in life support and treatment of organ failure in childhood critical illness, pertussis still has substantial mortality.