Edward Nirenberg on Nostr: First, in the challenge model, colonization of pertussis seemed to peak at around day ...

First, in the challenge model, colonization of pertussis seemed to peak at around day 14. A minority of participants were able to spontaneously clear the infection. Azithromycin does clear the infection (but will not treat cough if given after catarrhal phase) usually within 48 hours.
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