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01-12-2020 | Whooping Cough | Research article

The burden of laboratory-confirmed pertussis in low- and middle-income countries since the inception of the Expanded Programme on Immunisation (EPI) in 1974: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Authors: Rudzani Muloiwa, Benjamin M. Kagina, Mark E. Engel, Gregory D. Hussey

Published in: BMC Medicine | Issue 1/2020

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Abstract

Background

An effective vaccine against Bordetella pertussis was introduced into the Expanded Programme on Immunisation (EPI) by WHO in 1974, leading to a substantial global reduction in pertussis morbidity and mortality. In low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), however, the epidemiology of pertussis remains largely unknown. This impacts negatively on pertussis control strategies in these countries. This study aimed to systematically and comprehensively review published literature on the burden of laboratory-confirmed pertussis in LMICs over the 45 years of EPI.

Methods

Electronic databases were searched for relevant literature (1974 to December 2018) using common and MeSH terms for pertussis. Studies using PCR, culture or paired serology to confirm Bordetella pertussis and parapertussis in symptomatic individuals were included if they had clearly defined numerators and denominators to determine prevalence and mortality rates.

Results

Eighty-two studies (49,167 participants) made the inclusion criteria. All six WHO regions were represented with most of the studies published after 2010 and involving mainly upper middle-income countries (n = 63; 77%). PCR was the main diagnostic test after the year 2000.
The overall median point prevalence of PCR-confirmed Bordetella pertussis was 11% (interquartile range (IQR), 5–27%), while culture-confirmed was 3% (IQR 1–9%) and paired serology a median of 17% (IQR 3–23%) over the period. On average, culture underestimated prevalence by 85% (RR = 0.15, 95% CI, 0.10–0.22) compared to PCR in the same studies.
Risk of pertussis increased with HIV exposure [RR, 1.4 (95% CI, 1.0–2.0)] and infection [RR, 2.4 (95% CI, 1.1–5.1)]. HIV infection and exposure were also related to higher pertussis incidences, higher rates of hospitalisation and pertussis-related deaths.
Pertussis mortality and case fatality rates were 0.8% (95% CI, 0.4–1.4%) and 6.5% (95% CI, 4.0–9.5%), respectively. Most deaths occurred in infants less than 6 months of age.

Conclusions

Despite the widespread use of pertussis vaccines, the prevalence of pertussis remains high in LMIC over the last three decades. There is a need to increase access to PCR-based diagnostic confirmation in order to improve surveillance. Disease control measures in LMICs must take into account the persistent significant infant mortality and increased disease burden associated with HIV infection and exposure.
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Metadata
Title
The burden of laboratory-confirmed pertussis in low- and middle-income countries since the inception of the Expanded Programme on Immunisation (EPI) in 1974: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors
Rudzani Muloiwa
Benjamin M. Kagina
Mark E. Engel
Gregory D. Hussey
Publication date
01-12-2020
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
BMC Medicine / Issue 1/2020
Electronic ISSN: 1741-7015
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12916-020-01699-3

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