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WEBPertussis, or whooping cough, is an acute respiratory tract infection that continues to affect a significant portion of the global population, with more than 24 million estimated cases in 2014. 1...
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WEBSep 30, 2021 · Pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, is a respiratory infection caused by the Bordetella pertussis bacteria. Classic pertussis is a cough illness that may last for many weeks and is marked by paroxysms of repeated coughs that end with a gasping “whoop.”
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WEBOct 7, 2022 · Pertussis, “a violent cough,” also known as whooping cough or “the cough of 100 days,” was first described in the Paris epidemic of 1578. Bordetella pertussis, the causative organism, was discovered in 1906, and a vaccine was developed in the 1940s.
Clinical Overview of Pertussis | Whooping Cough | CDC
WEBApr 2, 2024 · Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is an acute infectious disease caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. Pertussis is a human disease and no animal or insect source, or vector is known to exist. CDC recommends vaccination and postexposure antimicrobial prophylaxis to prevent pertussis.
Whooping Cough (Pertussis): Causes, Symptoms & Prevention
WEBJan 6, 2023 · Whooping cough (pertussis) is a very contagious respiratory infection that causes a distinctive “whooping” cough. The condition can cause bouts of repeated, violent coughing that may come and go and last for weeks or months. Pertussis can cause severe, life-threatening illness, especially in babies. The pertussis vaccine can help prevent it.
Clinical Features of Pertussis | Pertussis (Whooping Cough) | CDC
WEBApr 2, 2024 · Key points. There are three stages of clinical pertussis: catarrhal, paroxysmal, and convalescent. Clinical presentation, complications, and risk of death can differ based on age and vaccination status. Stages to the clinical course. Stage 1: Catarrhal. Characterized by: Coryza. Low-grade fever. Mild, occasional cough.
Pertussis - Pertussis - Merck Manual Professional Edition
WEBApr 7, 2014 · Symptoms and Signs |. Diagnosis |. Treatment |. Prevention |. Key Points |. More Information. Pertussis is a highly communicable disease occurring mostly in children and adolescents and caused by the gram-negative bacterium Bordetella pertussis.
Pertussis infection: Epidemiology, microbiology, and pathogenesis
WEBJan 8, 2024 · However, the classic clinical manifestations of pertussis infection (paroxysmal cough, inspiratory whoop, and post-tussive emesis) are frequently absent in adolescents and adults. The microbiology, epidemiology, and …
About Whooping Cough | Whooping Cough | CDC - Centers for …
WEBApr 2, 2024 · Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a very contagious respiratory illness. Whooping cough may begin like a common cold, but unlike a cold, the coughing can last for weeks or months. Treating whooping cough early with antibiotics may make the infection less serious.
Whooping cough - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBFeb 11, 2022 · Whooping cough (pertussis) is a highly contagious respiratory tract infection. In many people, it's marked by a severe hacking cough followed by a high-pitched intake of breath that sounds like "whoop." Before the vaccine was developed, whooping cough was considered a childhood disease.