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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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