Expanding Pertussis Epidemiology in 6 Latin America Countries through the Latin American Pertussis Project

The Latin American Pertussis Project (LAPP), established in 2009, is a collaboration between the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Pan American Health Organization, Sabin Vaccine Institute, and the ministries of health of 6 countries in Latin America. The project goal is to expand understa...

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Published in:	Emerging infectious diseases Vol. 23; no. 13; pp. S94 - S100
Main Authors:	Pinell-McNamara, Veronica A, Acosta, Anna M, Pedreira, Maria Cristina, Carvalho, Ana F, Pawloski, Lucia, Tondella, Maria Lucia, Briere, Elizabeth
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 01-12-2017
Subjects:	Bordetella pertussis Expanding Pertussis Epidemiology in 6 Latin America Countries through the Latin American Pertussis Project Latin America pertussis respiratory infections toxoid whooping cough CDC bacteria pertussis vaccines sentinel surveillance Bordetella pertussis Global Health Security Agenda toxoid Pan American Health Organization monitoring immunologic pertussis respiratory infections Latin America Sabin Vaccine Institute whooping cough diphtheria-tetanus-acellular pertussis vaccines epidemiological monitoring Centers for Disease Control and Prevention serology surveillance PAHO PCR global health security
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Summary:	The Latin American Pertussis Project (LAPP), established in 2009, is a collaboration between the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Pan American Health Organization, Sabin Vaccine Institute, and the ministries of health of 6 countries in Latin America. The project goal is to expand understanding of pertussis epidemiology in Latin America to inform strategies for control and prevention. Here we describe LAPP structure and activities. After an initial surveillance evaluation, LAPP activities are tailored to individual country needs. LAPP activities align with Global Health Security Agenda priorities and have focused on expanding laboratory diagnostic capacity, implementing a laboratory quality control and quality assurance program, and providing epidemiologic support to strengthen reporting of pertussis surveillance data. Lessons learned include that ongoing mentoring is key to the successful adoption of new technologies and that sustainability of laboratory diagnostics requires a regional commitment to procure reagents and related supplies.
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ISSN:	1080-6040 1080-6059
DOI:	10.3201/eid2313.170457