Pertussis

Lauria AM, Zabbo CP. Pertussis. [Updated 2022 Oct 7]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2024 Jan-.

Pertussis, “a violent cough,” also known as whooping cough or “the cough of 100 days,” was first described in the Paris epidemic of 1578. Bordetella pertussis, the causative organism, was discovered in 1906, and a vaccine was developed in the 1940s. Before the pertussis vaccine was developed, pertussis was a major cause of infant morbidity and mortality. This activity describes the presentation and management of pertussis and highlights the interprofessional team’s role in treating affected patients and families.

Objectives
– Identify the etiology of pertussis.
– Assess the typical presentation of a patient with pertussis.
– Differentiate the treatment and management options available for pertussis.
– Communicate interprofessional team strategies for improving care coordination and communication to enhance the care of patients with pertussis and improve patient outcomes.

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