pertusis Flashcards
1
Q
Pertussis bacteria
A
bordetella pertussis
2
Q
pertussis treatment
A
antibiotics in catarrhal stage, supportive therapy in paroxysmal stage, vaccine
3
Q
pertussis catarrhal stage happens for
A
1-2 weeks
4
Q
pertussis catarrhal stage primary symptom
A
runny nose
5
Q
pertusis catarrhal stage secondary symptom
A
fever and cough
6
Q
pertusis catarrhal stage most contagious bc
A
has the most bacteria
7
Q
pertusis catarrhal stage tough tough bc
A
it looks like cold, don’t know ya have it
8
Q
pertusis paroxysmal stage happens for
A
2-4 weeks
9
Q
pertusis paroxysmal stage symptoms
A
perisistent severe cough, vomiting
10
Q
pertusis paroxysmal stage for babies
A
apnea
11
Q
pertusis convalescent stage
A
cough is sporadic, takes a long time for toxins to go away
12
Q
pertusis complications
A
s pneumonia, convulsions, cerebral bleeding
