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March 21, 2026Pathogens1 citationsOpen Access

Epidemiological Trends of Pertussis Resurgence in Tuscany From 2019 to 2024

The Resurgence of Pertussis in Tuscany (Italy): A Six-Year Retrospective Epidemiological Analysis

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SBSara BoccaliniMCManuela ChiavariniADAlice Dell’Acqua

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Retrospective analysis uncovers a rise in pertussis cases in Tuscany, suggesting a need for enhanced vaccination efforts.

Key Points

  • The main aim is to analyze the epidemiology of pertussis in Tuscany over six years to determine trends and identify high-risk groups.
  • Conducted a retrospective population-based analysis of reported pertussis cases in Tuscany from 2019 to 2024.
  • Used the national surveillance system (PREMAL) for data collection.
  • Calculated incidence rates using ISTAT population data and analyzed demographic and clinical characteristics.
  • A total of 669 pertussis cases were reported with a mean annual incidence rate of 3.03 per 100,000.
  • In 2024 alone, 89% of cases occurred, showing a sharp rise with an incidence rate of 16.34 per 100,000.
  • Children under 15 years accounted for 87% of cases, with the highest incidence in those aged 10-14.
  • Infants under 1 year showed the highest burden, particularly those under 4 months.

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Boccalini et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69be35a96e48c4981c6741a2https://doi.org/10.3390/pathogens15030326
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