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B. pertussis

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Bacteria that causes whooping cough Bordetella pertussis
Immunization with DTaP, hand washing prevention
antibiotics, humidifier, suction mucus, oxygen therapy, hydration, and nutrition treatment
cold symptoms, mild fever, severe cough with a whooping sound at the end, possible vomiting, exhaustion symptoms
Spreads through tiny droplets of bacteria in air contagious
antibiotic therapy erythromycin
Primary source of infection in infants adults siblings
adolescent and adult vaccine BOOSTRIX
A respiratory tract infection characterized by a paroxysmal cough Pertussis
Attaches to and damages ciliated respiratory epithelium bacteria
Sole reservoir for B.pertussis humans
Most cases occur in this time period June to September
Complications from Pertussis pneumonia
3-12 days incubation
another name for Bordetella pertussis whooping cough
length of infection 6 weeks
initial symptoms common cold
pneumonia, convulsions, ear infections, slowed or stopped breathing complications
Created by: HMCR
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