Whooping cough - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBFeb 11, 2022 · Whooping cough is caused by a type of bacteria called Bordetella pertussis. When an infected person coughs or sneezes, tiny germ-laden droplets are sprayed into the air and breathed into the lungs of anyone who happens to be nearby.
Pertussis (Whooping Cough) | Whooping Cough | CDC
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.
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.
Treatment of Pertussis | Pertussis (Whooping Cough) | CDC
WEBTreatment timeline. 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. Postexposure Antimicrobial Prophylaxis.
Whooping Cough (Pertussis): Causes, Symptoms & Prevention
WEBA type of bacteria called Bordetella pertussis causes whooping cough. The condition starts when the bacteria enter your respiratory system. They attach to the tiny, hair-like extensions (cilia) on the lining of your respiratory tract. Then, they release poisons (toxins), which damage your cilia and cause your airways to swell.
Pertussis - World Health Organization (WHO)
WEBNov 26, 2023 · Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. In 2018, there were more than 151 000 cases of pertussis globally. Pertussis spreads easily from person to person mainly through droplets produced by coughing or sneezing.
Pertussis (Whooping Cough) - National Institute of Allergy and ...
WEBMay 12, 2016 · Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious respiratory disease. It is caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. Pertussis is known for uncontrollable, violent coughing that often makes it hard to breathe. After fits of many coughs, someone with pertussis often needs to take deep breaths, which result in a “whooping” sound.
Whooping Cough (Pertussis) in Children
WEBWhooping cough is caused by Bordetella pertussis bacteria. It's very contagious. It’s spread from child to child through coughing and sneezing. Once the bacteria are in a child's airways, it causes swelling of the airways and mucus. Which children are at risk for whooping cough?
Whooping cough - Diagnosis & treatment - Mayo Clinic
WEBFeb 11, 2022 · Diagnosis. Treatment. Self care. Preparing for your appointment. 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 …
Pertussis - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf - National Center for ...
WEBOct 7, 2022 · Introduction. 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 …
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