Sensitivity and specificity estimates of <i>B</i>. <i>pertussis</i> culture, PCR, serology, and the clinical case definition.

<p>Sensitivity and specificity estimates of <i>B</i>. <i>pertussis</i> culture, PCR, serology, and the clinical case definition.</p

Laboratory diagnostic test results for all participants enrolled in the clinical validation study (N = 868).

<p>Laboratory diagnostic test results for all participants enrolled in the clinical validation study (N = 868).</p

<i>B</i>. <i>pertussis</i>-positive laboratory test results by time of specimen collection.

<p><i>B</i>. <i>pertussis</i>-positive laboratory test results by time of specimen collection.</p

<i>B</i>. <i>pertussis</i>-positive laboratory test results by age group (N = 868).

<p>Acute sera are collected ≤ 2 weeks after cough onset, and convalescent sera are collected > 2 weeks after cough onset.</p

Enrollment criteria for participation in the clinical validation study, 2007–2011.

<p>Enrollment criteria for participation in the clinical validation study, 2007–2011.</p

Diagnostic measure result patterns and case classification of participants in Model 1 (n = 545).

<p>Diagnostic measure result patterns and case classification of participants in Model 1 (n = 545).</p