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 | | Pertussis is most severe in infants less than one year old and those with underdeveloped immune systems. | | | Vaccinations are available by appointment at our other comprehensive care centers and clinics. | | | But the availability of vaccines, effective immunization programs and antibiotics have reduced the number of cases by 99 percent. |
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| | eMedicine - Pertussis : Article by Bryon K McNeil, MD |
| | Alternative drug, but efficacy is unproven for pertussis. | | | Complications of pertussis are usually minimal, and most patients make a gradual full recovery with supportive care and antibiotics. | | | Shown to be effective for pertussis in several small studies. |
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| | Statement on pertussis immunization |
| | Persistent, inconsolable crying and an unusual high-pitched cry after pertussis vaccine also are not associated with any sequelae and may simply be a pain response at the site of injection in young infants.[26] These reactions do not preclude further pertussis vaccination. | | | No long-term sequelae have been associated with hypotonic-hyporesponsive episodes; however, since their pathogenesis is unknown, it may be prudent in areas of low pertussis incidence to withhold the pertussis component and continue vaccination with DT. | | | Continued deferral should be reassessed at each visit; pertussis vaccination should be reinstituted when the condition has resolved, been corrected or controlled. |
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http://www.vaccinationnews.com/DailyNews/June2001/CMAStatementPertussis.htm
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| | Pertussis |
| | This report was crucial to practitioner recognition of the possibility that adverse risks could be associated with pertussis vaccination. | | | In the 1930s and 1940s, early concerns regarding pertussis vaccine were primarily those of efficacy. | | | One infant (9 months old) continued to experience convulsive episodes at follow-up; the second infant, experienced convulsions, became comatose, and subsequently died; autopsy revealed evidence of degenerative processes in the brain. |
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http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/Organizations/DDIL/pertuss.html
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| | Medmicro Chapter 31 |
| | There is no convincing explanation for the acute encephalopathy sometimes observed in pertussis. | | | Human hyperimmune pertussis globulin is still used occasionally, but no reliable data support its efficacy. | | | FIGURE 31-5 Relationship of B pertussis to the developing antibody response during whooping cough. |
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http://gsbs.utmb.edu/microbook/ch031.htm
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| | Pertussis |
| | One hypothesis is that new strains of Bordetella pertussis may have evolved that are not affected by the vaccines used in the Netherlands and Canada. | | | An increasing incidence of pertussis has been seen in other western countries, as well, although the reasons may not be the same as those in the U.S. Large outbreaks have occurred in the Netherlands and Canada, mostly affecting infants and children, despite high vaccination coverage. | | | On the other hand, the incidence among adolescents and adults has increased substantially. |
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http://www.bact.wisc.edu/Bact330/lecturebpertussis.1
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| | NNii. Vaccine Information |
| | Note: As of May 2001, Aventis was in the process of transitioning to their new preservative-free DTaP and Hib conjugate vaccine; however, some supplies of the original TriHIBit® may still be in use. | | | The majority of pertussis-related deaths are in young infants which may occur when other bacteria take the opportunity to invade the sick infant's lungs. | | | Studies are currently being undertaken to determine the safety and efficacy of DTaP when given after age six; preliminary data suggests that the vaccine is safe and effective in adolescents and adults. |
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http://www.immunizationinfo.org/vaccineInfo/vaccine_detail.cfv?id=22
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| | Pertussis - vaccine |
| | Pertussis vaccine is highly effective for the prevention of pertussis. | | | There are other questions or concerns about pertussis immunization. | | | (Often, a child that has problems with the DTaP vaccine can safely receive the DT vaccine, which does not contain pertussis vaccine.) |
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http://www.umm.edu/ency/article/002027.htm
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| | Pertussis ( Whooping cough ) - DrGreene.com |
| | Unless the antibiotic is given early in the course, it doesn't much affect the length of the illness, but is still very effective at stopping its spread. | | | Several of the medicines used in asthma are often used to help control the cough. | | | A study published in the June 15, 2001 issue of Clinical Infectious Diseases found that pertussis was the cause of chronic cough in 19.9 percent of the patients studied. |
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| | pertussis, whooping cough |
| | It was brought under some degree of control; now it seems to be increasing in incidence again. | | | This means that your child is very likely to come into contact numerous times with adults who are actively spreading the infection. | | | The causative organism is usuallythe bacterium Bordatella pertussis, but sometimes the related organism Bordatella parapertussis. |
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http://www.drhull.com/EncyMaster/P/pertussis.html
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| | Whooping Cough (Pertussis) |
| | If your child is being treated for pertussis at home, follow the schedule for giving antibiotics exactly as your child's doctor prescribed. | | | Your child should be examined by a doctor if he or she has prolonged coughing spells, especially if these spells: | | | The child also will be isolated from other patients, with special precautions taken to prevent the infection from spreading to other patients, hospital staff, and visitors. |
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http://kidshealth.org/parent/infections/bacterial_viral/whooping_cough.html
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| | Pertussis (Whooping Cough) - Minnesota Dept. of Health |
| | When antibiotics are started later in the illness, the damage from pertussis is already done and the cough will last until the lungs heal. | | | You may wish to contact your healthcare provider regarding the availability of this new vaccine. | | | Pertussis can be treated with antibiotics, but treatment may not cure the symptoms. |
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http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/diseases/pertussis/pfacts.html
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| | Pertussis vaccine |
| | Vaccines are the most rational approach to pertussis control. | | | However, the reduced immunogenicity of Hib vaccine when combined with some aP vaccines is of concern and needs further elucidation. | | | About 200 000–400 000 of these patients, mostly infants, die from the disease. |
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http://www.who.int/vaccines/en/pertussis.shtml
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| | Pertussis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
| | Pertussis vaccines were initially formulated in 1926—most notable by Dr. | | | Versteegh FGA, Schellekens JFP, Fleer A, Roord JJ: Pertussis: a concise historical review including diagnosis, incidence, clinical manifestations and the role of treatment and vaccination in management. | | | The disease is characterized initially by mild respiratory infections symptoms such as cough, sneezing, and runny nose (catarrhal stage). |
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pertussis
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| | Pertussis definition - Medical Dictionary definitions of popular medical terms |
| | Treatment is by supportive therapy, and young infants need hospitalization if the coughing becomes severe. | | | Our Pertussis Main Article provides a comprehensive look at the who, what, when and how of Pertussis | | | Pertussis definition - Medical Dictionary definitions of popular medical terms |
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http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=4848
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| | MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Pertussis |
| | Bluish skin color, which indicates a lack of oxygen | | | Calling your health care provider Return to top | | | Call your health care provider if you or your child develops symptoms of pertussis. |
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http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001561.htm
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| | Pertussis.com Healthcare Provider Backgrounder |
| | Information on this procedure can be found in the Pertussis.com Reporting Guide. | | | Efficacy of short-term treatment of pertussis with clarithromycin and azithromycin. | | | Cases of pertussis frequently go undetected because the well-known symptoms of the classic illness are not always present. |
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| | Pertussis |
| | Pertussis can be prevented in children by immunizing them in early infancy. | | | Pertussis can occur at any age but severe illness is more common in infants and young children who have not been immunized. | | | Guidance on the Treatment and Prophylaxis of Pertussis Cases and Contacts |
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http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/dc/Epidemiology/Pertussis
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| | Pertussis Facts |
| | The most important way to prevent pertussis is through complete immunization. | | | Pertussis is spread easily from person to person. | | | Despite an effective vaccine, pertussis continues to cause serious illness and death. |
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| | Pertussis |
| | The incidence and severity of pertussis is reduced by immunisation. | | | Home > For Consumers > Conditions and Diseases > Communicable Diseases Information > Factsheets > Pertussis | | | The most common cause of death is from pertussis pneumonia. |
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http://www.health.gov.au/pubhlth/strateg/communic/factsheets/pertuss.htm
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| | Pertussis |
| | Your health care provider will prescribe an antibiotic, which helps prevent the disease from spreading. | | | A vaccine for pertussis was developed in 1948. | | | Although very few studies have examined the effectiveness of specific homeopathic therapies, professional homeopaths may consider the following remedies as a supplemental treatment for the symptoms of pertussis as long as the underlying infection has been appropriately treated. |
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http://www.umm.edu/altmed/ConsConditions/Pertussiscc.html
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| | NJDHSS, Communicable Disease Service: Pertussis |
| | Patients and contacts need to be under the care of a doctor. | | | Pertussis most often affects persons without any pertussis vaccination, those persons with incomplete vaccinations, and those older persons who were previously immunized as children. | | | Pertussis is usually diagnosed by a doctor based on history of symptoms, a physician examination, and supporting laboratory tests. |
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http://www.state.nj.us/health/cd/f_pertussis.htm
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| | PERTUSSIS |
| | Cough medicines usually do not help eliminate this cough. | | | Pertussis is usually treated with a multi-day course of appropriate antibiotics such as azythromycin, erythromycin or clarithromycin or an acceptable alternative. | | | Although infrequent, complications affecting the brain, such as convulsions and inflammation, may occur, especially in infants, and can have long-term effects or cause death. |
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http://www.idph.state.il.us/public/hb/hbpertus.htm
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| | Bordetella pertussis in Adult Pneumonia Patients CDC EID |
| | pertussis infection in 7% of the patients (7). | | | pertussis infection were Streptococcus pneumoniae (2 patients), Haemophilus influenzae (2 patients), respiratory syncytial virus (1 patient), and influenza A virus (1 patient). | | | pertussis infection can be difficult to diagnose, especially if symptoms have been present for many days, and we may have underestimated the number of patients with recent pertussis. |
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| | Curmudgeonry |
| | I was innoculated as a child, so what do I care? | | | I have discovered that nobody, especially physicians, knows much about pertussis, so for anyone who wants to know, here is my FAQ on the subject (derived mainly from WebMD, Pertussis.com and Dr. | | | A study out of Vanderbilt University Medical Center showed that most coughs that linger more than 14 days are pertussis (which starts with cold-like symptoms), so if you have a lingering cough, go get yourself a two-week supply of erythromycin. |
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| | Loyola Univ. Health Sys. - Infectious Disease - Pertussis (Whooping Cough) |
| | The symptoms of whooping cough may resemble other medical conditions. | | | The following are the most common symptoms of pertussis. | | | Although a vaccine has been developed against pertussis, which is routinely given to children in the first year of life, cases of the disease still occur. |
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| | Health: Pertussis |
| | Pertussis begins as a mild illness like the common cold. | | | The pertussis vaccine is usually given together with other vaccines such as diphtheria and tetanus (DTP vaccine). | | | Older children and adults may have milder disease and may spread the disease to unimmunized infants and young children. |
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| | Nebraska HHS System: Whooping Cough Epidemiology Fact Sheet |
| | Classic pertussis infections have three distinct phases of illness. | | | A person is considered communicable until the five days of appropriate antibiotic therapy have been completed. | | | Timely recognition and appropriate antibiotic therapy of infected people and close contacts can also prevent the spread of pertussis. |
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http://www.hhs.state.ne.us/epi/epiwhoop.htm
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| | Pertussis - Minnesota Dept. of Health |
| | Information on pertussis for health professionals, including clinical information, immunization schedules, treatment of cases and contacts, and information for school health personnel. | | | General information about pertussis, including symptoms, complications, vaccines, tests, and treatment, as well as pertussis situation in Minnesota. | | | Pertussis, or whooping cough, is a disease caused by a bacteria that affects the lungs. |
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http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/diseases/pertussis
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| | Pertussis - Vermont Department of Health |
| | Commonly known as whooping cough, pertussis is an acute disease of the respiratory system (lungs). | | | Pertussis often begins gradually with cold-like symptoms and an irritating cough. | | | Negative test results do not rule out the possibility of pertussis, especially in the person who has the symptoms. |
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http://www.healthyvermonters.info/hs/epi/idepi/pertussis/pertussis.shtml
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| | Medem: Medical Library: Pertussis (Whooping Cough) |
| | The infected person should be isolated for five days after antibiotic therapy has been started, and exposure to infants should be strictly avoided. | | | There is a danger that people with less severe, undiagnosed cases may spread the infection to infants who have not yet been immunized. | | | Symptoms of pertussis may begin within three to 12 days of exposure to an infected person. |
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http://www.medem.com/medlb/article_detaillb.cfm?article_ID=ZZZPWVII1AC&sub_cat=286
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| | Pertussis |
| | About 1 child in 10 with pertussis also gets pneumonia. | | | About 20 in every 1,000 will have convulsions and in 4 out of every 1,000 the brain will be affected (this is called encephalopathy). | | | Pertussis causes violent spells of coughing which can make it hard for a child to eat, drink, or even breathe. |
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| | GAVI Disease Information: Pertussis |
| | Pertussis is caused by infection with the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. | | | This partly explains the number of cases observed in adolescents and adults in some countries. | | | Vaccines based on whole killed B. pertussis bacteria (known as "whole-cell vaccines") have been used effectively and safely for several decades to prevent infection. |
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http://www.vaccinealliance.org/General_Information/Immunization_informa/Diseases_Vaccines/Pertussis.php
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| | Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Information |
| | Pertussis Post Exposure Prophylaxis for Health Care Workers | | | This information is provided to assist health care providers increase their knowledge of prevention and control measures used in a Pertussis outbreak. | | | Contact the Center for Acute Disease Epidemiology at 1 (800) 362-2736, or |
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| | Pertussis : The Department of Health - P&G: Health topics: Pertussis |
| | Pertussis : The Department of Health - PandG: Health topics: Pertussis | | | Immunisation for pertussis was introduced in the 1950s. | | | In young infants, the characteristic ‘whoop’ may never develop and coughing spasms may be followed by periods of apnoea (breathing difficulty). |
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| | Whooping cough (pertussis) |
| | If one child in a group of siblings gets it, the other children are extremely likely to become infected if they have not already had the disease or been vaccinated. | | | However, the infectious period may be reduced by giving certain antibiotics (such as erythromycin (eg Erythroped)). | | | Whooping cough (pertussis) is still a very serious disease when it occurs in children under the age of one year old. |
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| | Bordetella |
| | The sequences and analysis are described in: Parkhill et al (2003) Comparative analysis of the genome sequences of Bordetella pertussis, Bordetella parapertussis and Bordetella bronchiseptica. | | | pertussis, we are sequencing three closely related isolates of a B. | | | Bordetella pertussis Tohama I: As part of our effort to understand the biology of B. |
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| | Pertussis Information |
| | Preventing Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis Among Adolescents: Use of Tetanus Toxoid, Reduced Diphtheria Toxoid and Acellular Pertussis Vaccines | | | Pertussis Vaccination: Use of Acellular Pertussis Vaccines Among Infants and Young Children: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) | | | Notice to Readers: FDA Licensure of Diphtheria and Tetanus Toxoids and Acellular Pertussis Adsorbed, Hepatitis B (Recombinant), and Poliovirus Vaccine Combined, (PEDIARIX(tm)) for Use in Infants |
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| | Pertussis Recommended surveillance standards |
| | Proportional mortality (compared to other diseases of public health importance) | | | To describe the changing pertussis epidemiology in countries with low pertussis incidence (usually where coverage is >80%), additional information on age group and immunization status should be collected; or, as an alternative case-based surveillance, sentinel surveillance, active surveillance, and/or occasional surveys and laboratory confirmation of suspect cases should be considered | | | Number of third doses of diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus vaccine (DTP3) administered to infants |
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| | Vaccine Information about Pertussis |
| | Stories about people who have suffered or died from pertussis | | | Additional information about pertussis, including links to journal article abstracts and many other resources | | | Click here to obtain the free Adobe Acrobat Reader, necessary for reading PDF files on this site. |
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http://www.vaccineinformation.org/pertuss/index.asp
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| | Pertussis Photos |
| | Child with broken blood vessels in eyes and bruising on face due to pertussis coughing. | | | Child has pertussis difficult for him to stop coughing and to get air | | | Please contact the source (not IAC) for permission to reprint copyrighted photos. |
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| | Pertussis |
| | The article has been moved to a new website. | | | Please go to Bordetella pertussis and Whooping Cough |
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