According to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and other open sources the whooping cough outbreak caused by Bordetella pertussis which started in 2023 continues to affect parts of Europe. Since early 2024, the Pasteur Institute has reported a sharp increase of cases in France and other European countries. There were nearly 60,000 cases reported in the EU/EEA over the last year (2023/24) compared to around 6,000 in the 2022/21 period. Public Health Authorities are reiterating the importance of early diagnosis, preventive measures, and vaccination to protect people at risk of severe forms and are calling for increased vigilance for the coming months. Please contact info@biogx.com for information on how we can support your laboratory needs with our real-time PCR reagents to allow rapid diagnosis of whooping cough. BioGX has scaled production to meet needs in the region and offer numerous product configuration option. #pertussi #bordetella #whoopingcough #europe #denmark #statenseruminstitute #respiratory #pcrtesting https://lnkd.in/ddXdYAyU
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