Pertussis Flashcards
1
Q
What is pertussis?
A
Whooping Cough
Highly contagious respiratory disease
2
Q
Who does it affect?
A
Babies and young children
3
Q
Organism behind whooping cough?
A
Bordella Pertussis?
4
Q
Symptoms of Whooping Cough?
A
Dry, barking cough
Inspiratory WHOOPS between coughing boughts
Runny Nose
Fever
5
Q
How long can Whooping cough last for?
A
Up to three months
6
Q
Diagnosis of Whooping Cough?
A
Perinasal Swab
Blood Serology for Bordella Pertussis
7
Q
Treatment of Whooping Cough?
A
Antibiotics - Erythromycin
8
Q
Prevention of Whooping Cough?
A
Vaccination of mothers and nursery age children
