61. Diphtheria, Tetanus, And Pertussis: Recommendations For Vaccine Use Diphtheria, Tetanus, and pertussis Recommendations for Vaccine Use and Other Preventive Measures Recommendations of the Immunization Practices Advisory http://aepo-xdv-www.epo.cdc.gov/wonder/prevguid/m0041645/m0041645.asp

Warning: This site is being maintained for historical purposes, but has had no new entries since October 1998. To find more recent articles, please visit the following: CDC Recommends at http://www.phppo.cdc.gov/CDCrecommends/AdvSearchV.asp MMWR at http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/mmwrsrch.htm CDC Web Search at http://www.cdc.gov/search.htm Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis: Recommendations for Vaccine Use and Other Preventive Measures Recommendations of the Immunization Practices Advisory Committee (ACIP) MMWR 40(RR10);1-28 Publication date: 08/08/1991 Table of Contents Article References POINT OF CONTACT FOR THIS DOCUMENT: Tables Adverse events occurring within 48 hours of DTP vaccinations Contraindications and precautions to further DTP vaccination Summary guide to tetanus prophylaxis in routine wound management Article U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Public Health Service Centers for Disease Control National Center for Prevention Services Division of Immunization Atlanta, Georgia 30333 The MMWR series of publications is published by the Epidemiology Program Office, Centers for Disease Control, Public Health Service, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Atlanta, Georgia 30333.

62. Bordetella Pertussis The Virtual Museum of Bacteria offers general and advanced bacteria information for the general public and researchers. This site has integrated hundreds of http://www.bacteriamuseum.org/species/Bpertussis.shtml

Jump to Category: Choose Category What Are Bacteria Pathogenic Bacteria How We Fight Bacteria Evolution Bacterial Species Special feature files Bordetella pertussis spp. View the organsim: Bordetella under the microscope (Courtesey D. Kunkel) Collection sites, home-pages Collection of web sites on Bordetella and whooping cough List of web sites collected by DMOZ Fact sheets, consumer guides, general information Bordetella pertussis in Encyclopedia Britannica Whooping cough, Pertussis. Information and list of links Pediatric view on whooping cough (Dr. Reddy's Pediatric Office) Fact sheet by CDC Whooping cough in Encarta Public health fact sheet (New York Dept. of Health Frequently asked questions on pertussis (Association of State and Territorial Directors of Health Promotion and Public Health Education) How FDA works to ensure vaccine safety? Scroll down to "Recent results on pertussis vaccine" (FDA) Lectures Bacteriology 330 Lecture Topics: Bordetella pertussis and Whooping Cough (Kenneth Todar Uni Wisconsin Dept Bacteriology) Bordetella in MicroTextBook Test your knowledge on this test case (Loyola Uni Med Center) Scientific papers Structure of Bordetella pertussis virulence factor P.69 pertactin

63. Pertussis ( Whooping Cough ) - DrGreene.com Read an article about an illness that most parents believe is a disease of the past but is common in adults and older children. http://www.drgreene.com/21_1155.html

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64. Facts About Pertussis - DrGreene.com - Caring For The Next Generation pertussis, or whooping cough, which once ravaged children around the world, is again on the rise. During the last year about 300000 children worldwide died http://www.drgreene.com/21_46.html

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65. Pertussis (Whooping Cough) In Adults - Health Information Health information on pertussis, or whooping cough, which is a highly contagious disease involving the respiratory tract. It is caused by a bacterium, http://www.mckinley.uiuc.edu/health-info/dis-cond/commdis/pertussis.html

Go to PDF Version Pertussis (Whooping Cough) in Adults WHAT IS PERTUSSIS? Pertussis, or "whooping cough," is a highly contagious disease involving the respiratory tract. It is caused by a bacterium, Bordetella pertussis, which is found in the mouth, nose and throat of an infected person. WHO GETS PERTUSSIS? Pertussis can occur at any age. Severe illness is more common in young children that have not been immunized. Adults with pertussis have milder symptoms. A diagnosis of pertussis should be considered for adults with persistent cough, to ensure they do not pass on the infection. Currently the main reason for susceptibility to pertussis in adolescents and adults is that immunity has waned since the last pertussis immunization was given before kindergarten. Some consideration is currently being given to immunization of adults with acellular pertussis vaccine. HOW IS PERTUSSIS SPREAD? Pertussis is spread when the infected person coughs or sneezes. The Bordetella pertussis bacterium is spread in droplets. WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF PERTUSSIS?

66. PERTUSSIS pertussis (whooping cough) is a serious, sometimes fatal, respiratory infection caused by the bacterium, Bordetella pertussis. This fact sheet covers the http://www.health.gov.au/internet/wcms/publishing.nsf/Content/health-pubhlth-str

Skip to Search Skip to Banner Navigation Skip to Main Navigation Skip to Content Search Sitemap A-Z Index Links Contact Us ... Factsheets PERTUSSIS Pertussis (whooping cough) is a serious, sometimes fatal, respiratory infection caused by the bacterium, Bordetella pertussis. This fact sheet covers: the disease and its agent; spread of infection; prevention; surveillance and reporting. The disease and its agent Pertussis (whooping cough) is a serious, sometimes fatal, respiratory infection caused by the bacterium, Bordetella pertussis . World-wide pertussis is responsible for about 250,000 deaths in children annually. In most cases the disease usually begins with cold-like symptoms, which progresses to a paroxysmal cough with a inspiratory whoop. Babies under 12 months of age often require admission to hospital. Complications include convulsions, pneumonia, coma, inflammation of the brain, and permanent brain damage. Around one in every 200 children under six months of age who contracts pertussis will die. The most common cause of death is from pertussis pneumonia. Spread of infection Pertussis is a highly infectious disease, typically transferred to 70-100 per cent of susceptible household contacts. Infection is spread by direct contact with droplets from the nose and throat of an infected person. The incubation period is commonly 7-10 days and not more that 21 days. A case is infectious from 7 days after exposure to 3 weeks after the onset of typical paroxysms. Children should be excluded from child care until well and until five days after starting antibiotic treatment.

67. Whooping Cough (Pertussis) Detailed information on whooping cough, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/uvahealth/peds_respire/pertus.cfm

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68. Diphtheria, Tetanus, And Pertussis (DTaP) Detailed information on DTaP vaccines for children. http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/uvahealth/peds_growth/dtap.cfm

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70. Pertussis - Vermont Department Of Health Commonly known as whooping cough, pertussis is an acute disease of the respiratory system People can get pertussis at any age and at any time of year. http://www.healthyvermonters.info/hs/epi/idepi/pertussis/pertussis.shtml

Fact Sheet on Pertussis CHILDHOOD IMMUNIZATION SCHEDULE Contents: What is pertussis? What are the symptoms of pertussis? How do people get pertussis? Who is at risk of getting pertussis? ... Is pertussis preventable? What is pertussis? Commonly known as whooping cough, pertussis is an acute disease of the respiratory system (lungs). It is caused by a bacterium. People can get pertussis at any age and at any time of year. It is very contagious and symptoms range from mild to severe. Serious complications are most common among children under one year old, including pneumonia, encephalopathy (brain inflammation), and in rare cases, death. RETURN TO CONTENTS What are the symptoms of pertussis? Pertussis often begins gradually with cold-like symptoms and an irritating cough. Severe coughing spells develop, followed by whoops which can lead to the ill person turning blue or having trouble catching his or her breath, and sometimes vomiting after coughing. The coughing spasms may occur several times a day and last from four to six weeks. These severe symptoms are most common in young children. Adults, older children and infants under 6 months old may not develop typical symptoms.

71. Hardin MD : Whooping Cough & Pertussis From the University of Iowa, the *best* lists of Internet sources in whooping cough pertussis. http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/hardin/md/whoopingcough.html

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72. Bordetella Pertussis* The pertussis toxin is an AB type toxin that ADPribosylates a subunit of The pertussis component until very recently was killed whole cells and was http://medinfo.ufl.edu/year2/mmid/bms5300/bugs/borpert.html

MMID Home Page Bugs Index Cases Index Bordetella pertussis* Diseases Sites and Sources Diagnostic Factors Treatment and Prevention ... Commentary Synonyms: none Classification: aerobic, gram- bacteria, small rods or coccobacilli, fastidious Diseases Whooping Cough (Tracheobronchitis, Pertussis) fever malaise anorexia rhinorrhea sneezing lacrimation conjunctivitis leukocytosis dry cough paroxysmal cough violent cough followed by inspiratory "whoop" violent cough followed by vomiting cyanosis convulsions seizures Bronchopneumonia fever cough chest pain purulent sputum Sites and Sources respiratory droplets, source infants, pathogen respiratory tract, pathogen Diagnostic Factors growth on Bordet-Gengou agar growth on charcoal agar Treatment and Prevention erythromycin pertussis vaccine vaccine Virulence Factors toxin adenlyate cyclase toxin lymphocytosis promoting factor toxin tracheal cytotoxin endotoxin capsule adhesin filamentous hemagluttinin (FHA) Commentary Updated: April 13, 1999 MMID Home Page Bugs Index Cases Index

73. Pertussis DESCRIPTION pertussis or whooping cough is a highly communicable, CAUSES Bordetella pertussis. Bordetella parapertussis and Bordetella bronchiseptica http://www.5mcc.com/Assets/SUMMARY/TP0682.html

Pertussis DESCRIPTION: Pertussis or whooping cough is a highly communicable, respiratory bacterial infection. Characteristically, it produces a paroxysmal spasmodic cough, ending in prolonged high-pitched inspiratory whoop or crow. Transmission is by direct contact and patients are contagious for 3 weeks. Incubation period averages 7 to 14 days (maximum 3 weeks). Usual course - acute, but protracted (lasts 4-12 weeks after catarrhal period). System(s) affected: Pulmonary Genetics: N/A Incidence/Prevalence in USA: 1.740 cases/100,000 people Annual average cases - 3,500, with 10 deaths Increasing as immunization rates decline. Predominant age: 3 months-6 years (infants comprise about half of the cases) Predominant sex: CAUSES: Bordetella pertussis. Bordetella parapertussis and Bordetella bronchiseptica produce a similar, but milder clinical illness. Synonyms: Whooping cough ICD-9-CM: 033.9 Whooping cough, unspecified organism SEE ALSO: Immunizations Otitis media Failure to thrive (FTT) Common cold ... Tuberculosis REFERENCES: Mandell GL, ed: Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases. 4th Ed. New York, Churchill Livingstone, 1995

74. NJDHSS, Communicable Disease Service: Pertussis pertussis, commonly called whooping cough, is a serious contagious disease pertussis can lead to pneumonia, seizures, brain damage, and sometimes death. http://www.state.nj.us/health/cd/f_pertussis.htm

Disease Index NJ InTouch What You Should Know About. . . Pertussis (Whooping Cough) What is Pertussis? Pertussis, commonly called whooping cough, is a serious contagious disease, which often requires hospitalization. It is caused by a bacterium. It most often attacks the upper respiratory tract after entering the nose or throat. Pertussis can lead to pneumonia, seizures, brain damage, and sometimes death. Who gets Pertussis? Persons of any age can get pertussis, however, young infants are at greatest danger of getting the disease and suffer the most serious complications. In the past, most cases occurred in children less than 5 years of age. Recently, more cases are also being reported among adolescents and adults. Pertussis most often affects persons without any pertussis vaccination, those persons with incomplete vaccinations, and those older persons who were previously immunized as children. How is Pertussis spread? Transmission occurs from person to person when germs pass from an infected person into the nose or throat of others. Pertussis can be transmitted by direct contact or through the air. Pertussis is highly infectious and can infect up to 70-100 percent of close household contacts who are unimmunized. What are the symptoms of Pertussis?

75. Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Panhandle Health District, Idaho Public Health District 1 provides public services to the residents of Idaho s five northern counties, Benewah, Bonner, http://www2.state.id.us/phd1/fach_pertussis.html

Home Pertussis or Whooping Cough Whooping cough (Pertussis) is an old time childhood disease which still plagues us sporadically throughout most of the United States. Here in north Idaho, pertussis is considered endemic (ever present) although it does cycle with some years being more difficult than others. See Graph. What is Pertussis? Pertussis is a respiratory illness. In its early stage it can easily be mistaken for a cold with a runny nose, sneezing and a mild occasional cough. The coughing progresses to become violent coughing spells. Sometimes a person has difficulty catching their breath during one of these attacks. Their lips may turn blue. The infected person can cough so hard blood vessels in the eye may break. Often the deep barking cough causes the person to vomit. Spells increase in frequency for 1-2 weeks and can last as long as 6-10 weeks. In between attacks the person may look and feel normal. There may be a low fever but sometimes there is no fever at all. How is Pertussis spread? Pertussis is spread by respiratory droplets which are most commonly present in the sneeze or cough of a person infected with bordetella pertussis.

76. Log In Problems A physician shares the lessons he learned after unknowingly exposing patients and staff to whooping cough. http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/508749

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77. Bordetella Pertussis, Whooping Cough Bordetella pertussis Whooping Cough. Gram Stain of Bordetella pertussis. http://microvet.arizona.edu/Courses/MIC420/lecture_notes/bordetella_pertussis/gr

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78. NNii. Vaccine Information Children with pertussis have decreased ability to cough up respiratory No pertussisonly vaccine is available. The pertussis vaccine is available as http://www.immunizationinfo.org/vaccineInfo/vaccine_detail.cfv?id=22

79. NEJM -- Pertussis -- Not Just For Kids Clinical Practice from The New England Journal of Medicine pertussis Not Just for Kids. http://content.nejm.org/cgi/content/extract/352/12/1215

HOME SEARCH CURRENT ISSUE PAST ISSUES ... HELP Please sign in for full text and personal services Previous Volume 352:1215-1222 March 24, 2005 Number 12 Next Erik L. Hewlett, M.D., and Kathryn M. Edwards, M.D. Since this article has no abstract, we have provided an extract of the first 100 words of the full text and any section headings. Full Text PDF PDA Full Text CME Exam ... PubMed Citation This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they exist. The article ends with the authors' clinical recommendations. Six weeks ago, a 45-year-old woman noticed a scratchy feeling in her throat that has now progressed to more than 20 episodes of severe, spasmodic coughing per day. Her coughing spells are worse at night and are sometimes associated with gagging and vomiting. Her adolescent son and several of his friends, who received all of their childhood immunizations on schedule, had similar Full Text of this Article The Clinical Problem Clinical Presentation and Complications Epidemiology, Incidence, and Burden of Disease

80. Ontario Ministry Of Health And Long-Term Care - Public Information - Publication It protects children against pertussis, diphtheria, tetanus and polio. pertussis or whooping cough is a serious disease especially in children. http://www.health.gov.on.ca/english/public/pub/immun/tddp.html

Public Information Health Care Providers News Media Text Only Version Immunization : Pertussis, Diphtheria, Tetanus and Polio (cPDT Polio) Vaccine Vaccines (or needles or baby shots) are the best way to protect against some very serious infections. The Canadian Paediatric Society and the National Advisory Committee on Immunization strongly recommend routine immunization. cPDT Polio is a four-in-one needle. "cP" stands for "component pertussis" which is also known as "acellular pertussis" or "aP". Therefore, sometimes this combination vaccine is referred to as "DTaP Polio". It protects children against pertussis, diphtheria, tetanus and polio. It is recommended for use in infants and children younger than seven years. Vaccination against diphtheria, tetanus and polio is required by law for all children attending school in Ontario (unless exempted). What is pertussis? Pertussis or whooping cough is a serious disease especially in children. Children who get this disease have spells of violent coughing. This cough can cause them to vomit or stop breathing for a short period of time. The cough can last for weeks and make it hard for a child to eat, drink or even breathe. Pertussis can cause serious complications. Pneumonia can occur in more than two out of 10 children with pertussis. Pertussis can also cause brain damage, seizures and death. These problems happen most often in babies. Pertussis spreads very easily from an infected person to others through coughing or sneezing.

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