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Whooping Cough
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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Symptoms
Runny nose; Slight fever (102F or lower; Diarrhea; Choking spells in infants.
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Causes
Pertussis, or whooping cough, is an upper respiratory infection caused by the Bordetella pertussis or Bordetella parape...
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Tests
The initial diagnosis is usually based on the symptoms. However, when the symptoms are not obvious, pertussis may be di...
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Treatments
If started early enough, antibiotics such as erythromycin and amoxicillin can make the symptoms go away more quickly. U...
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Drugs
azithromycin
erythromycin
sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim
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Alternative Therapies
Acupuncture
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Risk Factors
Contact With Infected Person
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Complications
Pneumonia; Convulsions; Seizure disorder (permanent; Nose bleeds; Ear infections; Brain damage from lack of oxygen; Ble...
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Prevention
A TDaP vaccine (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) or pertussis-only vaccine helps protect children against this disease. ...
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Call your health care provider if you or your child develops symptoms of pertussis. Call 911 or get to an emergency roo...
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