Pertussis

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Pertussis

Pertussis also known as Whooping Cough is a contagious respiratory disease. It is caused by the bacteria Bordetella pertussis. Before the development of a vaccine, pertussis was considered a childhood disease. Now it affects people whose immunedefense is weakened.

Disease information
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Department: Infectious Diseases

Symptoms[edit | edit source]

Main article: Symptom
Symptom Probability Seriousness
B. Pertussis Detected 100 Medium
Nasal Congestion 70 Low
Fever 70 Medium
Sputum Cough 70 Low
Red Eye 60 Low
Vomiting 50 Medium
Dehydration 50 Serious
Irritable Cough 30 Low

Complications[edit | edit source]

Symptom Probability
Exhaustion If Dehydration isn't treated within 1-24 hours this could happen.

Examinations[edit | edit source]

Main article: Examination
  • Microbial Cultivation
  • Interview
  • Nasal Cavity Inspection
  • Temperature
  • Chest Auscultation
  • Physical Examination

Treatments[edit | edit source]

Main article: Treatment