Pertussis: Common Questions and Answers | AAFP
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...
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.
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 …
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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.
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.
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.
Whooping Cough (Pertussis): Causes, Symptoms & Prevention
WEBWhooping 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.
Pertussis (Whooping Cough) | Whooping Cough | CDC - Centers …
WEBClinical Overview. Pertussis is an acute infectious disease that’s common in the United States. Clinical Features. The distinctive cough and “whoop” of pertussis isn't always present. Treatment. Guidance on treatment of pertussis for people of all ages. Public health professionals. Guidance for Health Departments.
About Whooping Cough | Whooping Cough | CDC - Centers for …
WEBApr 2, 2024 · Key points. 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. What it is.
Pertussis (Whooping Cough) - PMC - National Center for …
WEBOct 10, 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.”