81. Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Information CDC web site publication Guidelines for the Control of pertussis Outbreaks http//www.cdc.gov/nip/publications/pertussis/guide.htm; CDC Advisory Committee http://www.idph.state.ia.us/adper/pertussis.asp

document.getElementById("CornerImage").src="../common/images/corner/" + (getNumber('26')+1) + ".jpg" Search IDPH IDPH Lucas State Ofc. Bldg 321 E. 12th Street Des Moines, IA 50319 IDPH Quick Links 125th Anniversary Accessibility Availability of Funds Birth, Death, and Marriage Certificates ... State of Iowa Advancing Health Through the Generations Iowa Department of Public Health Comments or questions about this site should be directed to the webmaster Site best viewed with Internet Explorer 5.5+ at 800x600 resolution or higher. Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Information Following are current resources identified by the Iowa Department of Public Health in the event of a Pertussis outbreak. This information is provided to assist health care providers increase their knowledge of prevention and control measures used in a Pertussis outbreak. The information is targeted toward public health officials, physicians, health care providers, infections control programs, emergency room staff, clinic managers, and school nurses. This site will continually post information as it becomes available.

82. Community Health Services .::Pertussis (Whooping Cough)::. The infection usually begins with a runny nose and a cough. Soon, the cough becomes more frequent and severe. http://www.lambtonhealth.on.ca/communicable/pertussis.asp

About Us Media Releases Advisories Health Information ... County of Lambton Community Health Services Department 160 Exmouth St. Point Edward, ON, Canada phone: (519) 383-8331 fax: (519) 383-7092 toll free: 1-800-667-1839 Email Us Forest Office 59 King Street West Forest, ON, Canada phone: (519) 786-2148 fax: (519) 786-2149 Employment Opportunities Corporate Website Home Health Information ... Communicable Diseases Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Chickenpox Cryptosporidium Fifth Disease Food Borne Illness Head Lice Hepatitis A Hepatitis B Hepatitis C Legionellosis Measles Meningococcal Disease Mononucleosis Mumps Norwalk Virus Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Preventing Infection Rubella (German Measles) SARS Scarlet Fever STD Toxoplasmosis Tuberculosis Vancomycin Resistant Entercoccus Viral Meningitis Shingles What is Pertussis (Whooping Cough)? This page was reviewed or revised on Wednesday, May 25, 2005. Pertussis (whooping cough) is an infection caused by a bacteria.

83. Whooping Cough (pertussis) Vaccine The bacterium which causes whooping cough, Bordetella pertussis, was described by Jules Bordet and Octave Gengou in 1900 and cultivated by them in 1906. http://www.rds-online.org.uk/pages/page.asp?i_ToolbarID=3&i_PageID=67

84. Pertussis Other Links related to pertussis. To search the entire Department s site on this disease/condition, please use Search. Return to the Health Home Page. http://www.dhss.state.mo.us/GLRequest/ID/Pertussis.html

PERTUSSIS State Rate 1.5 CASES/100,000 Population (1997) Healthy People 2010 Objectives Definition of Indicators Description of Condition Risk Factors ... Intervention Strategy The following is provided to assist in obtaining more detail information on this disease/condition. To create tables by diagnoses, county, zipcode, race, sex and age group - MICA - Missouri Information for Community Assessment. For a list of State Related Programs. For a list of Community Programs and Resources. For a list of Department of Health related to Pertussis. Scientific Studies/Reports provides scientific studies and reports related to Pertussis. For a list of Brochures/Films/Literature available through the Department of Health. Other Links related to Pertussis To search the entire Department's site on this disease/condition, please use Search Return to the Health Home Page.

85. Pharmaceutical Research And Manufacturers Of America pertussis. Complete a new search. There are no medicines for pertussis listed in our database at this time. Search By Disease. To search by indication, http://www.phrma.org/newmedicines/newmedsdb/drugs.cfm?indicationcode=Pertussis|2

86. Whooping Cough - Pertussis -Signs - Symptoms - Treatment - Prevention Whooping Cough (pertussis) is a bacterial lung infection caused by the Bordetella pertussis bacterium. Whooping cough gets its name from the characteristic. http://lungdiseases.about.com/od/whoopingcoughpertussis/

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87. Health Topics - Pertussis pertussis, or whooping cough, is a highly contagious disease involving the It is caused by bacteria called Bordetella pertussis that is found in the http://www.health.ri.gov/topics/pertussis.php

Home Health Topics News Data ... En Español Rhode Island Department of Health 3 Capitol Hill Providence, RI 02908 Phone: (401) 222-2231 Fax: (401) 222-6548 711(TTY) Health Topics Pertussis Pertussis, or whooping cough, is a highly contagious disease involving the respiratory tract. It is caused by bacteria called Bordetella pertussis that is found in the mouth, nose, and throat of an infected person. Pertussis can occur at any age, but severe illness is more common in young children who have not been immunized, and infants suffer the highest rates of hospital admission and death. General Information on Pertussis Immunization For Children Your Health Department: A Guide to the RI Department of Health Contact Us

88. Statistics About Whooping Cough - WrongDiagnosis.com 82% of children aged 1935 months were vaccinated for pertussis annually in the About 131000 deaths from pertussis (whooping cough) in Africa 2002 (The http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/w/whooping_cough/stats.htm

Home Symptoms Diseases Risks ... Whooping Cough Search our medical database Subscribe to our free Newsletter sample Send this page to a friend Condition Lists By Organ By Symptom By Class By Prevalence ... List A-Z Current chapter: Whooping Cough Next sections Statistics by Country for Whooping Cough Medical News Summaries About Whooping Cough Hospital Statistics for Whooping Cough Books about Whooping Cough ... Articles about Whooping Cough Next chapters: Leprosy Tetanus Cephalic tetanus Neonatal tetanus ... Feedback Statistics about Whooping Cough About statistics: This page presents a variety of statistics about Whooping Cough. The term 'prevalence' of Whooping Cough usually refers to the estimated population of people who are managing Whooping Cough at any given time. The term 'incidence' of Whooping Cough refers to the annual diagnosis rate, or the number of new cases of Whooping Cough diagnosed each year. Hence, these two statistics types can differ: a short-lived disease like flu can have high annual incidence but low prevalence, but a life-long disease like diabetes has a low annual incidence but high prevalence. For more information see

89. Nebraska HHS System: Whooping Cough Epidemiology Fact Sheet pertussis (Whooping Cough) Fact Sheet. What is pertussis? pertussis (whooping cough) is a respiratory tract infection caused by the bacterium, http://www.hhs.state.ne.us/epi/epiwhoop.htm

Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Fact Sheet What is pertussis? Pertussis (whooping cough) is a respiratory tract infection caused by the bacterium, Bordetella pertussis . Before the advent of the pertussis vaccine, pertussis was a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in children. Approximately 15 people with pertussis are reported each year in Nebraska. Undoubtedly though, it is under reported as many infections in older children and adults are not recognized. How is pertussis spread? Humans are believed to be the only host of the pertussis bacteria. Transmission occurs by direct contact with discharges from respiratory secretions of infected people (e.g, created by coughing or sneezing). What are the symptoms of pertussis infection? Classic pertussis infections have three distinct phases of illness. The first stage, the catarrhal stage, is characterized by sinus congestion, runny nose, slight sore throat, and low grade or absent fever. This stage lasts one to two weeks. The cough progressively becomes more severe. The coughs may become more severe in a series so close together that the person cannot take a breath between coughs. Following the coughing spells, there are gasps for air which may sound like a whoop. Vomiting may follow the coughing spells. The violent coughing marks the beginning of the second stage, the

90. HON Mother & Child Glossary, Bacterial Infections In Childhood: Pertussis pertussis, or whooping cough, is an infection of the lining of the respiratory tract (breathing passages), especially in the area of the trachea (windpipe), http://www.hon.ch/Dossier/MotherChild/child_bacteria/bacteria_pertussis.html

Introduction Reproduction Pregnancy During Pregnancy ... Glossary A-Z Childhood Illness Bacteria Virus Cancer Gastrointestinal ... Mental Health Bacterial Infections in Childhood: Pertussis Description Pertussis Toxins : Any of various biologically active proteins or toxins elaborated by Bordetella pertussis that cause the symptoms of whooping cough. Some activate pancreatic islets, others inhibit the adenylate cyclase cascade and some cause lymphocytosis. [1] Whooping Cough : A respiratory infection caused by BORDETELLA PERTUSSIS and characterized by paroxysmal coughing ending in a prolonged crowing intake of breath. [1] Bordetella pertussis : A species of gram-negative, aerobic bacteria that is the causative agent of WHOOPING COUGH. Its cells are minute coccobacilli that are surrounded by a slime sheath. [1] Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis Vaccine : A vaccine consisting of DIPHTHERIA TOXOID, TETANUS TOXOID, and whole-cell PERTUSSIS VACCINE. The vaccine protects against diphtheria, tetanus, and whooping cough. [1] Erythromycin A bacteriostatic antibiotic substance produced by Streptomyces erythreus. Erythromycin A is considered its major active component. In sensitive organisms, it inhibits protein synthesis by binding to 50S ribosomal subunits. This binding process inhibits peptidyl transferase activity and interferes with translocation of amino acids during translation and assembly of proteins. [1]

91. GSK Bio - Pertussis pertussis or whooping cough is a highly contagious respiratory infection pertussis is extremely contagious and infects almost all susceptible close http://www.gsk-bio.com/webapp/MK/MK_Pertussis.jsp

92. Texas Department Of Health | Online Continuing Education - Controlling Pertussis pertussis is a growing public health threat in Texas. As well as other states and countries. This site is the home of Texas Department of Health’s http://completecast.com/pertussis/

Pertussis is a growing public health threat in Texas. Fourteen pertussis deaths have been reported since 2000. Over 200 hospitalizations were reported in 2002. Outbreaks in families, child-care facilities, schools, and businesses are placing a heavy burden on the public health system in Texas. (CME/CNE) independent study activity called Controlling Pertussis in Texas. This activity focuses on four areas: disease trends in Texas, clinical diagnosis and treatment, confirming the diagnosis, and vaccines. This site allows physicians and nurses to receive CME/CNE credit (maximum of 2.5 credits) by taking a post-test, having it graded automatically, completing an evaluation, paying a $10 administrative fee, and getting a printable certificate of completion immediately after completing these tasks. A printable certificate of participation is available at no charge for those not needing CE credit. The material on this website is designed for educational purposes only and is not for rendering medical advice or professional services.

93. AllRefer Health - Pertussis (Whooping Cough) pertussis (Whooping Cough) information center covers causes, prevention, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, incidence, risk factors, signs, tests, http://health.allrefer.com/health/pertussis-info.html

AllRefer Channels :: Yellow Pages Reference Health Home ... Contact Us Quick Jump ADD/ADHD Allergies Alzheimer's Disease Arthritis Asthma Back Pain Breast Cancer Cancer Colon Cancer Depression Diabetes Gallbladder Disease Heart Attack Hepatitis High Cholesterol HIV/AIDS Hypertension Lung Cancer Menopause Migraines/Headaches Osteoporosis Pneumonia Prostate Cancer SARS Stroke Urinary Tract Infection 1600+ More Conditions Alternative Medicine Health News Symptoms Guide Special Topics ... Medical Encyclopedia Web health.allrefer.com You are here : AllRefer.com Health Pertussis Pertussis Definition Prevention Treatment Expectations or Prognosis ... Go To Main Page Alternate Names : Whooping Cough Definition Pertussis is a highly contagious bacterial disease which affects the respiratory system and produces spasms of coughing that usually end in a high-pitched sounding deep inspiration (the "whoop"). Respiratory System Overview Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is caused by infection with the Bordetella pertussis bacteria. The infection is spread through the air by respiratory droplets from an infected person. The incubation period is usually 7 days.

94. Pertussis: Definition And Much More From Answers.com per·tus·sis ( p?rtus is ) n. See whooping cough . New Latin Latin per- , thorough; see per– + Latin tussis , cough. http://www.answers.com/topic/pertussis

showHide_TellMeAbout2('false'); Business Entertainment Games Health ... More... On this page: Dictionary Diagnosis WordNet Wikipedia Translations Best of Web Mentioned In Or search: - The Web - Images - News - Blogs - Shopping pertussis Dictionary per·tus·sis pər-tŭs ĭs n. See whooping cough [New Latin : Latin per- , thorough; see per– + Latin tussis , cough.] per·tus sal adj. Diagnosis 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!

95. Pertussis (whooping Cough) Factsheet pertussis affects people of all ages, but can be very serious in babies. pertussis (or whooping cough) is a disease caused by infection of the throat http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/pubs/2004/pert_cdfs.html

Communicable Disease Factsheet Pertussis affects people of all ages, but can be very serious in babies. It can be prevented by immunisation at two, four and six months of age. Booster shots are needed for four-year-olds and teenagers, and for adults living or working with small children. Treatment helps control spread. Pertussis (whooping cough) Issued: 16 July 2004 Print factsheet What is pertussis? Pertussis (or whooping cough) is a disease caused by infection of the throat with the bacteria Bordetella pertussis What are the symptoms? Pertussis usually begins just like a cold, with a runny nose, tiredness and sometimes a mild fever. Coughing then develops, usually in bouts, followed by a deep gasp (or "whoop"). Sometimes people vomit after coughing. Pertussis can be very serious in small children. They might go blue or stop breathing during coughing attacks and may need to go to hospital. Older children and adults may have a less serious illness, with bouts of coughing that continue for many weeks, regardless of treatment. How is it spread?

96. Pertussis Home Page pertussis, more commonly known as whooping cough, is a very contagious disease. pertussis is caused by a germ that lives in the mouth, nose, and throat. http://www.westchestergov.com/health/Pertussis.htm

Home Site Map About Us ... Women's Health Website Pertussis Pertussis also known as Whooping Cough Pertussis Outbreak: Pertussis (Whooping Cough) outbreak nearly reaches 100 cases (pdf) Causes, symptoms, treatment (NLB) Pertussis Fact Sheet (English) (pdf) Pertussis Fact Sheet (Español) (pdf) Hear what a pertussis cough sounds like (WAV) ( Realplayer needed, free download) View Immunizations Schedule for Adults Adolescent and Childhood (CDC) What is Pertussis? Pertussis, more commonly known as whooping cough, is a very contagious disease. Pertussis is caused by a germ that lives in the mouth, nose, and throat. It is spread to others through coughing or sneezing. Who gets pertussis? Pertussis can occur at any age. Severe illness is more common in young children who have not been immunized. Older immunized children or adults with pertussis have milder symptoms. The diagnosis of pertussis should be considered for older children or adults with persistent coughs to ensure they do not pass the infection on to young children. How is pertussis spread?

97. Wisconsin Immunization Program pertussis is a serious bacterial respiratory illness and can infect persons of all ages. pertussis is most serious in infants and young children. http://www.dhfs.state.wi.us/immunization/pertussis.htm

Topics A-Z Reference Center Search Immunization Home ... Local Immunization Coalitions in Wisconsin Wisconsin Immunization Program Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Pertussis is a serious bacterial respiratory illness and can infect persons of all ages. Pertussis is most serious in infants and young children. The increased incidence of Pertussis continues to be a significant problem in Wisconsin. 5,640 cases of pertussis (provisional data) were reported in 2004, a substantial increase from 2003. In an effort to educate providers and the general public, the following resources have been provided. On this Page: General Information Pertussis Expert Panel Correspondence and guidance documents - Testing, treating, isolation and reporting protocols ... Additional resources and links General information What is pertussis? Read our disease fact sheet in English What is pertussis? Read our disease fact sheet in Spanish PDF, 17.5 KB Pertussis Expert Panel In 2005, The Wisconsin Division of Public Health convened an expert panel of public health officials and clinicians working in a variety of settings to discuss and help determine the future course of pertussis surveillance and control efforts in Wisconsin. Modification of existing protocols, outcome measures, and practical interventions were some of the items discussed by the panel. Below you will find a list of the panel of experts, additional resources, as well as updated testing, treatment, isolation and reporting protocols developed by the Wisconsin Immunization Program as advised by the pertussis expert panel.

98. Stories Of Discovery: Improved Pertussis Vaccines: Enhancing Protection The new acellular (nonwhole cell) pertussis vaccines are safer and cause fewer Before pertussis vaccines were available, more than 200000 cases of the http://www.niaid.nih.gov/publications/discovery/pertus.htm

Improved Pertussis Vaccines: Enhancing Protection The First Pertussis Vaccine Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious respiratory disease that affects more than 50 million people worldwide and causes an estimated 350,000 deaths each year, primarily among infants. Before pertussis vaccines were available, more than 200,000 cases of the disease were reported annually in the United States. The search for a pertussis vaccine began in 1906, when two French bacteriologists isolated Bordetella pertussis , the bacterium that causes infection. In the 1940s, experimental vaccines using whole-cell B. pertussis were successful in mimicking infection and producing a protective immune response in humans. The first whole-cell pertussis vaccine was licensed for use in the United States in 1948. Subsequent widespread use of the vaccine contributed to a dramatic decline in the U.S. incidence of the disease, which reached an all-time low of approximately 1,010 cases in 1976. Although the whole-cell vaccine was extremely effective in controlling pertussis, it was associated with side effects ranging from fever and inflammation at the injection site to rare but more serious events such as seizures. Concerns about these side effects discouraged some parents from having their children immunized against pertussis. As a result, by the early 1980s the number of pertussis cases was increasing in the United States.

99. University Of Illinois At Chicago -- Information On Pertussis pertussis, more commonly known as whooping cough, is caused by a bacterium, In the early to mid1900s, pertussis was one of the most common childhood http://www.uic.edu/homeindex/pertussis.shtml

Disability Resources Information on Pertussis Campus, Local, or Regional Alerts: There are none at this time. Pertussis, more commonly known as whooping cough, is caused by a bacterium, Bordatella pertussis, that lives in the mouth, nose and throat. The germ is highly contagious and is easily spread from person to person. In the early to mid-1900s, pertussis was one of the most common childhood diseases and a major cause of childhood mortality in the United States. Symptoms of Pertussis Symptoms usually appear five to 10 days after exposure, but can take as long as 21 days. The first symptoms are similar to those of a common cold: a runny nose, sneezing, low-grade fever and a mild, occasional cough. The cough gradually becomes severe and, after one to two weeks, the patient has spasmodic bursts of numerous, rapid coughs. The characteristic high-pitched "whoop" comes from breathing in after a coughing episode. During such an attack, the patient may turn blue, vomit and become exhausted. Between coughing attacks, the patient usually appears normal. Coughing attacks occur more frequently at night. The attacks increase in frequency for a couple of weeks, then remain at the same level for two to three weeks, and then gradually decrease. Coughing may last as long as 10 weeks. Recovery is gradual, and coughing episodes can recur with subsequent respiratory infections for months after the onset of pertussis.

100. ADHS: Division Of Public Health Services: Infectious Disease Epidemiology: Arizo Arizona is experiencing a significant increase in pertussis cases in 2005. pertussis quick sheet (Arizona Department of Health Services) http://www.azdhs.gov/phs/oids/epi/pertussis.htm

ADHS Home Page A-Z Index Public Health Services Search ... En Español Infectious Disease Epidemiology Pertussis (Whooping cough) Note: Some of the links on this page are PDF files and require Acrobat Reader to view. Pertussis, or whooping cough, is a bacterial respiratory illness and can infect persons of all ages. Pertussis is most serious in infants and young children. It is highly communicable, and can last for many weeks. Children with pertussis often have paroxysmal spasms of severe coughing, whooping, and posttussive vomiting. Vaccinations against pertussis are given to infants and are available to children under age 7 years. A new vaccine for adolescents ages 10 to 18 years was licensed in May, 2005, and will be available publicly after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issues recommendations for its usage. Arizona is experiencing a significant increase in pertussis cases in 2005. A statewide outbreak was declared on May 19, 2005. Additional resources are listed below. Arizona pertussis statistics Map of Reported Pertussis Cases, Arizona, 2005 [PDF 463K] Map of Reported Pertussis Cases, Phoenix Metro, 2005 [PDF 509K] Map of Reported Pertussis Cases, Tucson, 2005 [PDF 216K] Information for Health Care Providers Pertussis quick sheet (Arizona Department of Health Services) Clinician fact sheet [PDF 89K] (Arizona Department of Health Services) ADHS Guidance Letter May 19, 2005 [PDF 243K]

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