The incidence of pertussis in the Netherlands has remained high since an outbreak occurred in 1996.
The incidence of pertussis throughout the Netherlands, determined by notifications, rose suddenly in 1996 to reach 27.2 cases per 100 000 population, compared with 2.3/100 000 on average from 1989 to 1995. Earlier increases in 1989-1990 and 1994 reflected
Neppelenbroek
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De Melker
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Schellekens
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Conyn-Van Spaendonck
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