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Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious acute respiratory infection, caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. The disease is characterised by a severe cough, which can last two months or even longer.
23 Φεβ 2019 · According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), antibacterial treatments are most effective during the first 2–3 weeks of infection or before coughing fits begin.
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2 Απρ 2024 · A reasonable guideline is to treat. People 1 year of age and older within 3 weeks of cough onset. Infants younger than 1 year of age within 6 weeks of cough onset. Pregnant women (especially if near term) within 6 weeks of cough onset.
Guidance on public health strategies to prevent pertussis infection. Surveillance CDC tracks pertussis cases through a national system and enhanced surveillance activities.
8 Ιαν 2024 · Because symptoms and signs in adolescents and adults are often nonspecific, clinicians may not consider the diagnosis of pertussis in patients presenting with a cough illness. Issues related to treatment and prevention of pertussis in adolescents and adults will be reviewed here.
11 Φεβ 2022 · Diagnosis. Diagnosing whooping cough in its early stages can be difficult because the signs and symptoms resemble those of other common respiratory illnesses, such as a cold, the flu or bronchitis. Sometimes, doctors can diagnose whooping cough simply by asking about symptoms and listening to the cough.
2 Απρ 2024 · Chemical fumes. Use a clean, cool mist humidifier to loosen mucus and soothe the cough. Eat small meals every few hours to help prevent vomiting. Get plenty of fluids, including water, juices, and fruits. Don't take cough medicine unless your healthcare provider recommends it.
