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Prevention of Pertussis
Pertussis, also called whooping cough, is an infectious respiratory disease caused by Bordetella pertussis . Unlike conditions driven mainly by genetics or long-term internal disease processes, pertussis is primarily an exposure-related infection. That means…
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Diagnosis of Pertussis
Pertussis, also called whooping cough, is usually identified through a combination of clinical suspicion and laboratory confirmation. The disease is caused by Bordetella pertussis , a bacterium that attaches to the lining of the…
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Treatment for Pertussis
Pertussis, or whooping cough, is treated primarily with antibiotics, supportive care, and measures that reduce the spread of infection. The main treatment goals are to limit the activity of Bordetella pertussis , the bacterium…
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Causes of Pertussis
Pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, is caused by infection with the bacterium Bordetella pertussis . The disease develops when this organism enters the respiratory tract, attaches to the lining of the airways, and…
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Symptoms of Pertussis
Pertussis, also called whooping cough, produces a characteristic pattern of symptoms that begins with a mild upper respiratory illness and can progress to intense coughing fits, vomiting after coughing, and a distinctive “whoop” during…
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Prevention of Epiglottitis
Epiglottitis can sometimes be prevented, but in many cases the more accurate goal is risk reduction rather than complete elimination of risk. The condition develops when the epiglottis and surrounding supraglottic tissues become inflamed…
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Diagnosis of Epiglottitis
Epiglottitis is diagnosed by combining clinical assessment with targeted tests that identify inflammation of the epiglottis, the flap of tissue at the base of the tongue that helps keep food and liquid out of…