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Pertussis /Whooping Cough

Pertussis /Whooping Cough. Effects on population of infants and children By: Elizabeth Bennett /Bergen Community College. Disease/Illness Whooping Cough or( Pertussis )is a highly contagious respiratory disease. Whooping Cough was first discovered at the

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Pertussis /Whooping Cough

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  1. Pertussis/Whooping Cough Effects on population of infants and children By: Elizabeth Bennett /Bergen Community College

  2. 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. Historical Background

  3. 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. Symptom Presentation

  4. Causes Pertussis is caused by spreading the bacteria called Bordetellapertussis. 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. Causes Bacterial upper respiratoryinfection. Bordetellapertussis

  5. 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. Frequency /Rate every 3 to 5 years.

  6. 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. Risk Factors

  7. Treatments • Antibiotic therapy ( Erythromycin) Treatment: Antibiotic Therapy

  8. 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. Diagnosis by health care provider.Prevention: Immunization and booster vaccines.

  9. 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/ References

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