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Pertussis/Whooping Cough Effects on population of infants and children By: Elizabeth Bennett /Bergen Community College
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Historical Background Disease/Illness Whooping Cough or(Pertussis)is a highly contagious respiratory disease. Whooping Cough was first discovered at the turn of the century in 1906 by Jules Bordet (Immunologist)and Octave Gengou a (bacteriologist ). They also created a vaccine like Dr. Louis W. Sauer in 1920.
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Symptom Presentation Symptoms- The first symptoms of pertussis are like a cold: Sneezing Coughing Running Nose Fever However in two weeks time the cough becomes more serious with a high pitched Whoop sound while trying to catch a breath. The coughing spasm can be followed by gagging, not being able to breath or vomiting. Final recovery stage with coughing can last weeks or months.
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Causes Bacterial upper respiratory infection. Bordetella pertussis Causes Pertussis is caused by spreading the bacteria called Bordetella pertussis. This bacteria creates a upper respiratory infection and is transferred by the infected person through the air. It is easily transferred when a person coughs, sneezes or comes in contact with saliva. Infection last for 6 weeks.
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Frequency /Rate every 3 to 5 years. Frequency/Rate The CDC confirms outbreaks of pertussis are endemic (common) in the United States. Pertussis occurs every 3 to 5 years and can become more frequent.
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Risk Factors Risk Factors: Permanent disabilities caused by bacteria to the heart and nervous system. Infant Death Effects on older children generally have a very good outlook considering risk factors.
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Treatment: Antibiotic Therapy Treatments Antibiotic therapy ( Erythromycin)
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Diagnosis by health care provider. Prevention: Immunization and booster vaccines. Diagnosis: Health Care provider will observe symptoms and collect a sample of patient’s saliva from the throat. Prevention: Getting the vaccine and also scheduled childhood immunization of (DTaP). Tdap is a booster vaccine available for older children and adults in contact with infants.
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References References: PubMed: www.pubmed.gov CDC http://www.cdc.gov/pertussis/ Medline Plus: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ http://www.nurseweek.com/news/Features/04- 11/Clinical_Pertussis.asp National Library of Medicine: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/
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