Pertussis Overview

Pertussis Guide

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  • Summary
  • Definition
  • Symptoms
  • Causes
  • Treatment
  • Other Names
  • When to Contact a Medical Professional
  • Possible Complications
  • Outlook (Prognosis)
  • Prevention
  • Exams and Tests
  • References
Reviewed By Daniel Rauch, MD

Definition

Pertussis is a highly contagious bacterial disease that causes uncontrollable, violent coughing. The coughing can make it hard to breathe.  A deep "whooping" sound is often heard when the patient tries to take a breath.


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Encyclopedia: Pertussis

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Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious disease caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis; it derived its name from the characteristic severe hacking cough followed by intake of breath that sounds like 'whoop'; a similar, milder disease is caused by B. parapertussis. Although many medical sources describe the whoop as "high-pitched," this is generally the case with infected babies and children only, not adults. Worldwide, there are...
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Pertussis?
should you or should you not get your 2 month old this shot?

You should. That's one of the vaccines that the immunity wears off in a few years. So by adult hood, many adults are not immune any more to...

Asked by Kaylee's mom - 4 months ago

Question about the Pertussis shot for my baby?
I've heard that you can't get the Pertussis shot individually, that you have to get...

the pertussis vaccine is not available individually. it's also one of the most important vaccines for a baby to have early. pertussis is alive and well in the...

Asked by mbk - 2 months ago

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