41. Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Fact Sheet pertussis is a contagious bacterial disease that affects the respiratory tract. pertussis can infect persons of all ages, but is most serious in infants http://dhfs.wisconsin.gov/dph_bcd/Communicable/factsheets/pertussis.htm

Topics A-Z Reference Center Search AIDS-HIV ... Tuberculosis Disease Fact Sheet Series: Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Printable Version en español What is pertussis? Pertussis is a contagious bacterial disease that affects the respiratory tract. Who gets pertussis? Pertussis can infect persons of all ages, but is most serious in infants and young children. How is pertussis spread? The bacteria are spread by contact with the respiratory droplets from an infected person through coughing. Exposure usually occurs after repeated indoor face-to face contact. Household spread is common. What are the signs and symptoms of pertussis? In infants and young children, the disease begins much like a cold with a runny nose, possible low grade fever and a mild but irritating cough for 1-2 weeks. The illness progresses to spells of explosive coughing that can interrupt breathing, eating and sleeping and is commonly followed by vomiting and exhaustion. Following the cough, the patients may make a loud crowing or "whooping" sound as they struggle to inhale air (hence the common name "whooping cough"). The severe coughing spells can last for several weeks to two months or longer. In older children, adolescents and adults the symptoms are usually milder and without the typical whoop. What are the complications associated with pertussis?

42. Pertussis Vaccine pertussis (whooping cough) is a highly contagious disease caused by Bordetella pertussis. Vaccines are the most rational approach to pertussis control. http://www.who.int/vaccines/en/pertussis.shtml

World Health Organization [English] Text only About Us Documents ... Vaccines Home Pertussis vaccine Summary and conclusions Public health impact The pathogen Immune response ... Other useful links Summary and conclusions Pertussis (whooping cough) is a highly contagious disease caused by Bordetella pertussis. Worldwide B. pertussis, have proved to be efficacious, although more expensive, and to compare favourably with wP vaccines in terms of common adverse effects. They are now licensed in several countries. At their most effective, aP and wP vaccines share similar efficacies. Both wP and aP are usually administered in combination with diphtheria and tetanus toxoids (DTwP or DTaP). For more than four decades, use of wP of documented quality in infant immunization programmes has been highly effective in preventing pertussis all over the world. wP vaccines are considerably less costly than the aP vaccines. Therefore, in most countries, wP vaccines remain the appropriate choice for public health immunization programmes. While in terms of severe adverse effects aP and wP vaccines appear to have the same high level of safety, mild to moderate adverse reactions are less commonly associated with the aP vaccines.

43. WHO World Health Organization Vaccines And Biologicals. Vaccine Preventable Dise pertussis reported cases. Last WEB update September 2004. Diphtheria Measles Mumps pertussis Polio Rubella Tetanus (neonatal) Tetanus (total) http://www.who.int/vaccines/globalsummary/timeseries/tsincidenceper.htm

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44. Pertussis - Asthma Symptoms, Relief Therapies, Treatment And Medications On Medi Medical information about asthma symptoms and relief therapies doctor produced and written for patients experiencing asthma related conditions to make http://www.medicinenet.com/pertussis/article.htm

document.writeln(''); MedicineNet Home Asthma Home Page > Pertussis Search Tips Printer-Friendly Format FREE Newsletters Email to a Friend ... Next Pertussis Pertussis is an infection of the breathing tract that is caused by a bacteria (Bordetella pertussis). Pertussis is whooping cough's medical name. It is the "P" in the DPT vaccine for children. Pertussis commonly affects infants and young children, but can be prevented with immunization with the vaccine. Immunity from DPT wears off, so many teen-agers and adults get pertussis, first as coughing spasms and then a stubborn dry cough lasting up to 6-8 weeks. Treatment of pertussis is supportive and many young infants need hospitalization if the coughing becomes severe. Immunization with DPT (diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus) vaccine provides protection. With pertussis, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure (or, if you are metrically inclined, a gram of prevention is worth a kilo of cure). Have your child immunized! Pertussis Center Next From the Doctors at MedicineNet.com

45. Oregon ACD: Pertussis Home Page pertussis, or whooping cough, is a highly contagious disease involving the pertussis can occur at any age. From 2000 through 2004, 70 percent of the http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/ph/acd/diseases/pertussis/pertussis.shtml

Text-Only Site State Directory Agencies A-Z Accessibility ... Diseases A-Z Pertussis (whooping cough) Pertussis info Pertussis home Pertussis statistics On this page More info/links Reporting Statistics Pertussis, or whooping cough, is a highly contagious disease involving the respiratory tract. It is caused by a bacterium that is found in the mouth, nose and throat of an infected person. Pertussis can occur at any age. From 2000 through 2004, 70 percent of the pertussis cases in Oregon were 10 years of age or older; hospitalization and death from pertussis (3 in the past 3 years) have been limited to those under 1 year of age. Pertussis begins as a mild upper respiratory infection. Initially, symptoms resemble those of a common cold, including sneezing, runny nose, low-grade fever and a mild cough. Within two weeks, the cough becomes more severe and is characterized by episodes of numerous rapid coughs followed by a crowing or high-pitched whoop. A thick, clear mucous may be discharged. These episodes may recur for one to two months, and are more frequent at night. Older people or partially immunized children generally have milder symptoms. Childhood immunization is recommended.

46. Medem: Medical Library: Pertussis (Whooping Cough) pertussis (Whooping Cough). What is it? pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, is an infection of the respiratory tract caused by Bordetella http://www.medem.com/medlb/article_detaillb.cfm?article_ID=ZZZPWVII1AC&sub_cat=2

47. Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Fact Sheet pertussis is a disease of the lungs and throat caused by a bacterium. Bordetella pertussis is the bacterium that causes pertussis. http://edcp.org/factsheets/pertusis.html

EDCP Mission/Vision General Information on Bioterrorism Bioterrorism Information for Health Care Providers Fact Sheets ... ImmuNet Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Fact Sheet PDF Version for this Fact Sheet Pertussis is a disease of the lungs and throat caused by a bacterium Bordetella pertussis is the bacterium that causes pertussis. The bacterium is easily spread from person to person. Pertussis is spread by close contact with someone who has the infection Pertussis is spread to others by infected secretions from the nose and throat, beginning from just before onset of symptoms until up to 3 weeks after symptoms start. Treatment with antibiotics shortens the contagious period to about 5 days. Anyone can get pertussis who has not had pertussis or pertussis vaccine. Sixty percent of cases occur in children less than 5 years old. Older children and adults can carry the bacterium and spread it, but have only mild symptoms. Symptoms to look for include: Low fever Runny nose Cough that is mild at first, then severe with times of deep rapid coughing and a "whoop”; cough often worse at night

48. Red Book® Online -- Sign In Page pertussis is most severe when it occurs during the first 6 months of life, pertussis occurs endemically with 3 to 5-year cycles of increased disease. http://aapredbook.aappublications.org/cgi/content/full/2003/1/3.95

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49. Whooping Cough Bordetella pertussis, the agent of pertussis or whooping cough. Whooping cough (pertussis) is caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis, B. pertussis http://textbookofbacteriology.net/pertussis.html

Todar's Online Textbook of Bacteriology Bordetella pertussis and Whooping Cough Bordetella pertussis, the agent of pertussis or whooping cough. Gram stain. (CDC) Bordetella pertussis Whooping cough pertussis ) is caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis B. pertussis is a very small Gram-negative aerobic coccobacillus that appears singly or in pairs. Its metabolism is respiratory, never fermentative, and taxonomically, Bordetella is placed among the "Gram-negative Aerobic Rods and Cocci" in Bergey's Manual. Bordetella is not assigned to any family. The bacteria are nutritionally fastidious and are usually cultivated on rich media supplemented with blood. They can be grown in synthetic medium, however, which contains buffer, salts, an amino acid energy source, and growth factors such as nicotinamide (for which there is a strict requirement). Even on blood agar the organism grows slowly and requires 3-6 days to form pinpoint colonies. Bordetella pertussis colonizes the cilia of the mammalian respiratory epithelium (Figure 1). Generally, it is thought that B. pertussis

50. Texas Department Of Health, Immunization Division - Pertussis (Whooping Cough) F Texas Department of Health Immunization Division, pertussis Fact Sheet (English version). http://www.tdh.state.tx.us/immunize/pert_facts.htm

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51. Texas Department Of Health, Immunization Division - Pertussis Information Texas Department of Health Immunization Division, pertussis Information. http://www.tdh.state.tx.us/immunize/pertussis.htm

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52. Pertussis pertussis Vaccination and Serious Central Nervous System Disorders Since that time, pertussis vaccination has been at the center of controversy both in http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/Organizations/DDIL/pertuss.html

Pertussis Vaccination and Serious Central Nervous System Disorders: Early Case Series Evidence and Public Reaction Margaret Ann Goetz Introduction Wide-scale inoculation against pertussis began nearly five decades ago in Great Britain and other industrialized countries. Since that time, pertussis vaccination has been at the center of controversy both in terms of efficacy and its association with complications of the central nervous system. This review will be limited to consideration of the association of pertussis vaccination with serious neurologic complications as documented in early case series through Kulenkampff (1974), with an exploration of the subsequent public outcry and pertussis epidemic in Great Britain in the late 1970s. Background: Pertussis Pertussis is a highly contagious respiratory disease spread by airborne droplet. Pertussis is primarily a disease of young children, although cases have been reported in all age groups (Krugman et al., 1977). 10 percent of all cases and 70 percent of all deaths occur in infants under one year of age; approximately two-thirds of cases occur in children under eight years of age. Both incidence and fatality rates are higher among females. Incidence rates appear to be similar in white and non-whites (Institute of Medicine, 1991). The infection is called 'whooping cough' due to the 'whoop' or high-pitched wheeze accompanied by coughing and vomiting during the paroxysmal stage of pertussis. Duration of the illness is typically 6-10 weeks in uncomplicated cases. Complications include secondary respiratory tract infections such as pneumonia, and neurologic complications such as convulsions, paralysis, seizure and movement disorders, and mental retardation (CDC Pedbase, 1994; Coulter and Fisher, 1985).

53. Pertussis - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious disease The complete B. pertussis genome of 4086186 base pairs was sequenced in 2002. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pertussis

You did it! Over US$240,000 was donated in the 21 day fund drive. Thank you for your generosity! You are still welcome to make a donation or purchase Wikimedia merchandise Pertussis From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Pertussis , also known as whooping cough , is a highly contagious disease that is one of the leading causes of vaccine -preventable deaths. There are 30–50 million cases per year, and about 300,000 deaths per year. Virtually all deaths occur in children under one year of age. Ninety percent of all cases occur in developing countries. It is caused by certain species of the bacterium Bordetella —usually B. pertussis , but some cases are caused by B. parapertussis The disease was recognizably described as early as , and B. pertussis was isolated in pure culture in by Jules Bordet and Octave Gengou . The complete B. pertussis genome of 4,086,186 base pairs was sequenced in The disease is characterized initially by mild respiratory infection symptoms such as cough sneezing , and runny nose. After one to two weeks the cough changes character, with paroxysms of coughing followed by an inspiratory "whooping" sound. Coughing fits may be followed by vomiting , which in severe cases leads to malnutrition . Coughing fits gradually diminish over one to two months. Other complications of the disease include pneumonia encephalitis pulmonary hypertension , and secondary bacterial superinfection.

54. Pertussis - Vaccine Preventable Diseases - Immunization And Respiratory Infectio pertussis (whooping cough) is a highly contagious infectious disease caused pertussis is most severe and complications are most frequent in children 1 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/dird-dimr/vpd-mev/pertussis_e.html

Vaccine Preventable Diseases Pertussis Pertussis (whooping cough) is a highly contagious infectious disease caused by Bordetella pertussis B. pertussis produces long-term immunity from the disease but may not prevent further infection. Infection rates in immunized persons may be high, but clinical illness is infrequent and mild when it occurs. Pertussis incidence in Canada peaked at 182 cases per 100,000 population in 1934, which was prior to the introduction of the whole-cell vaccine that was among the first to be introduced in Canada in 1943. Significant reductions in incidence and mortality have been achieved since the introduction of routine vaccination. Overall, the average annual incidence has decreased by approximately 90%, from 157 cases per 100,000 population (17,463 cases) in the immediate pre-vaccine era to 17 cases per 100,000 (4,900 cases) for 1986 through 1995. The reporting of pertussis in Canada is believed to be highly underestimated; rates based on passive reporting were underestimated by as much as 14-fold in one study. The whole-cell vaccine currently used in Canada may be another contributing factor to continuing pertussis epidemics. A number of studies have shown that it has only low to moderate effectiveness in preventing clinical illness. The vaccine is still believed to be highly effective in reducing the frequency and severity of complications. Newer, safer, and possibly more efficacious acellular vaccines are currently licensed in Canada for the fourth and fifth booster doses. These vaccines are likely to become more acceptable to parents and health-care providers when they are licensed for the primary series; coverage levels will be higher and the disease will be better controlled.

55. National Consensus - Table Of Contents  - CCDR-29s3 The most serious pertussis disease occurs in young infants, who may experience complications such as pneumonia, seizures and encephalitis and who are at the http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/publicat/ccdr-rmtc/03vol29/29s3/

National Consensus Conference on Pertussis National Consensus Conference on Pertussis 39 Pages - 1,769 KB in PDF Format Table of Contents Executive Summary Background National Consensus Conference on Pertussis TABLE OF CONTENT S Executive Summary Background Introductory Remarks Presentations Pertussis: Clinical Features and Diagnosis Epidemiology Immunization Management of Pertussis ... Appendix 2: List of Participants EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Pertussis: Clinical Features and Diagnosis The most serious pertussis disease occurs in young infants, who may experience complications such as pneumonia, seizures and encephalitis and who are at the greatest risk of dying from pertussis. The symptoms are milder in older children and adults but include the characteristic whoop after paroxysmal cough, and possibly vomiting. Several tests are available for diagnosis: culture, direct fluorescent antibody testing, polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and serologic testing. Although culture has been the gold standard in the past, its sensitivity is affected by many factors. There is evidence that PCR is more sensitive, although the laboratory methods in use need to be standardized. Epidemiology There is evidence from those provinces that introduced the acellular vaccine into their immunization program several years ago that it is having a positive impact on the number of cases reported. In British Columbia, the incidence of pertussis in infants and preschool children fell substantially after the vaccine came into use in 1997, as did rates of hospital admision in these groups. The incidence trends in that province over the 1990s have shown increases in mid-childhood, and by 2000 the proportion of cases reported in 10 to 14-year-olds was greater than that among infants or preschool children. Molecular surveillance of

56. Nat' Academies Press, Adverse Effects Of Pertussis And Rubella Vaccines (1991) 5 Evidence Concerning pertussis Vaccinces and Deaths Classified as Sudden Infant Death 6 Evidence Concerning pertussis Vaccines and Other Illnesses and http://www.nap.edu/openbook/0309044995/html/

Read more than 3,000 books online FREE! More than 900 PDFs now available for sale HOME ABOUT NAP CONTACT NAP HELP ... ORDERING INFO Items in cart [0] TRY OUR SPECIAL DISCOVERY ENGINE Questions? Call 888-624-8373 Adverse Effects of Pertussis and Rubella Vaccines (1991) Institute of Medicine ( IOM Find More Like This Book Research ... Dashboard NEW! BUY This Book CHAPTER SELECTOR: Openbook Linked Table of Contents Front Matter, pp. i-xiv 1 Executive Summary, pp. 1-8 2 Histories of Pertussis and Rubella Vaccines, pp. 9-31 3 Methodologic Considerations in Evaluating the Evidence, pp. 32-64 4 Evidence Concerning Pertussis Vaccines and Central Nervo..., pp. 65-124 5 Evidence Concerning Pertussis Vaccinces and Deaths Class..., pp. 125-143 6 Evidence Concerning Pertussis Vaccines and Other Illness..., pp. 144-186 7 Evidence Concerning Rubella Vaccines and Arthritis, Radi..., pp. 187-205 Afterword on Research Needs, pp. 206-207 Bibliography, pp. 208-282 Glossary of Terms, pp. 283-292 Appendix A: Strategies for Gathering Information: Adverse ..., pp. 293-319

57. Pertussis In Minnesota, 2004 - Minnesota Dept. Of Health What should I do if I think a family member may have pertussis? You may have heard media reports of an increase in pertussis disease and the nation. http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/diseases/pertussis/permn04.html

dqmcodebase = "http://www.health.state.mn.us/script/" Pertussis Pertussis Home Basics Statistics For Health Professionals More From MDH Vaccine Preventable Diseases Immunizations Pertussis in Minnesota, 2004 updated January 14, 2005 To view the PDF files, you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader or for screen reader accessibility Adobe Acrobat Access (free downloads from Adobe's Web site). Download PDF version formatted for print: Pertussis in Minnesota, 2004 (PDF: 37KB/1 page) On this page: Has pertussis disease increased in 2004? Is this increase unusual? What is pertussis? What can families do to prevent pertussis? ... What should I do if I think a family member may have pertussis? Has pertussis disease increased in 2004? Yes. You may have heard media reports of an increase in pertussis disease and the nation. Wisconsin and North Dakota are also experiencing an increase in reported cases of pertussis for 2004. Minnesota has reported a total of 1024 cases in 2004. A total of 207 cases were reported in 2003. Cases are occurring in all regions of the state. Is this increase unusual?

58. Pertussis - Minnesota Dept. Of Health pertussis, or whooping cough, is a disease caused by a bacteria that affects pertussis is spread through the air in droplets produced during coughing or http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/diseases/pertussis/

dqmcodebase = "http://www.health.state.mn.us/script/" Pertussis Pertussis Home Basics Statistics For Health Professionals More From MDH Vaccine Preventable Diseases Immunizations Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Pertussis, or whooping cough, is a disease caused by a bacteria that affects the lungs. Pertussis is spread through the air in droplets produced during coughing or sneezing. The best way to prevent pertussis is for all children to be fully vaccinated on time. Pertussis Basics General information about pertussis, including symptoms, complications, vaccines, tests, and treatment, as well as pertussis situation in Minnesota. updated 08/24/05 Pertussis Statistics Annual rates of pertussis disease in Minnesota. updated 08/24/05 Pertussis Information for Health Professionals Information on pertussis for health professionals, including clinical information, immunization schedules, treatment of cases and contacts, and information for school health personnel. Also gives update on the pertussis situation in Minnesota. updated 05/20/05 If you have questions or comments about this page, contact

59. Pertussis pertussis is a violent cough, sometimes called whooping cough. A vaccine for pertussis was developed in 1948. Before then, children in the United States http://www.umm.edu/altmed/ConsConditions/Pertussiscc.html

var MenuLinkedBy='AllWebMenus [2]', awmBN='530'; awmAltUrl=''; Maryland Medical Center Programs Complementary Medicine Program Home Medical Reference Alternative / Complementary Medicine ... Conditions Pertussis Also Listed As: Signs and Symptoms What Causes It? What to Expect at Your Provider's Office Treatment Options ... Supporting Research Pertussis is a violent cough, sometimes called whooping cough. A vaccine for pertussis was developed in 1948. Before then, children in the United States often died from it. The disease is rising again because fewer people are getting vaccinated. Signs and Symptoms The three phases of the disease are listed below. Catarrhal phase (lasts one to two weeks): Upper respiratory infection; begins like the common cold Low-grade fever (less than 100.4°F) Loss of appetite Paroxysmal phase (lasts one to four weeks): Cough increases (2 to 50 times a day) and fever decreases Sudden, forceful breathing in causes the whooping sound A sudden intense bout of coughing (paroxysms) causes bulging and tearing eyes, tongue sticking out, and bluish discoloration Vomiting or choking may follow coughing bouts Convalescent phase (lasts two weeks to several months): Cough slowly goes away What Causes It?

60. ► Pertussis - Vaccine A medical encycopedia article on the topic pertussis - vaccine. http://www.umm.edu/ency/article/002027.htm

var MenuLinkedBy='AllWebMenus [2]', awmBN='530'; awmAltUrl=''; Disease Nutrition Surgery Symptoms ... Tests Special Topics A B C D ... P Q R S T U ... Z Maryland Medical Center Programs UM Hospital for Children Home Medical Reference Encyclopedia (English) Toggle English Spanish Pertussis - vaccine Overview Definition: An immunization (vaccination) to protect against pertussis whooping cough ), a bacterial infection that affects the airways and is characterized by a severe, persistent cough and whooping or crowing sound on inspiration. Pertussis lasts for weeks and can cause coughing spells so severe that infants are unable to breathe, eat, or drink. It can also lead to serious complications such as pneumonia, seizures, and brain damage, and is occasionally fatal. Alternative Names: Vaccine - pertussis; Immunization - pertussis Information: VACCINE INFORMATION Pertussis is given as part of the DTaP vaccine . See also diphtheria immunization (vaccine) and tetanus immunization (vaccine) The DTaP vaccine is a "3-in-1" vaccine that protects against diphtheria , pertussis, and tetanus . It can be given to children less than 7 years old. It is given by injection, usually into the arm or the thigh. The pertussis disease is most dangerous to infants and young children, and the vaccine is usually not given to anyone older than 7 years. The DTaP is a newer vaccine which is less likely to cause reactions than the older DTP.

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