Bordetella Pertussis Flashcards
1
Q
What is bordetella pertussis?
A
Whopping cough
2
Q
What type of infection is it?
A
Upper respiratory tract infection
3
Q
What are the symptoms?
A
Severe cough, rhinorrhea (runny nose), inspiratory whooping
4
Q
What are the risk factors?
A
<6months, close contact with infected person, transmission, no immunisation
5
Q
What investigations can we undertake?
A
Culture, PCR, serology, oral fluid testing
6
Q
What are the managements?
A
Notify public health, supportive care, hand hygiene, antibiotics
7
Q
What are the complications?
A
Pneumothorax (collapsed lung), bronchiectasis (permanent lung damage)
