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(A37.0) Whooping cough due to bordetella pertussis
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346 393 in individuals diagnosis whooping cough due to bordetella pertussis confirmed
2 565 deaths with diagnosis whooping cough due to bordetella pertussis
1% mortality rate associated with the disease whooping cough due to bordetella pertussis
Diagnosis whooping cough due to bordetella pertussis is diagnosed Women are 5.91% more likely than Men
162 963
Men receive the diagnosis whooping cough due to bordetella pertussis
1 481 (0.9 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis whooping cough due to bordetella pertussis
1 084 (0.6 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease whooping cough due to bordetella pertussis - Men and Women aged 15-19
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-79
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 80-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 90-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-89
Disease Features whooping cough due to bordetella pertussis
Absence or low individual and public risk
Whooping cough due to bordetella pertussis - what does this mean
Whooping cough is caused by the bacterium bordetella pertussis, which is spread through droplets in the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. the bacteria attach to the cells that line the airways and produce toxins that damage the cells and cause inflammation, leading to severe coughing fits and a characteristic whooping sound.
What happens during the disease - whooping cough due to bordetella pertussis
Whooping cough is caused by the bacterium bordetella pertussis, which produces toxins that damage the cilia of the respiratory tract, causing inflammation and swelling of the airways. this leads to mucus build-up, which blocks the airways and causes the characteristic symptoms of whooping cough, such as severe coughing fits and difficulty breathing. the toxins also cause the body to produce an excessive amount of mucus, which can further block the airways and cause difficulty breathing.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical Exam
- Chest X-ray
- Blood Test
- Sputum Culture
- PCR Test
- Serology Test
- Nasopharyngeal Swab
- Pertussis Antibody Test
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the treatment: To reduce the severity, duration and frequency of coughing spells.
- Prescribing antibiotics to shorten the duration of the disease and reduce the spread of infection.
- Administering a vaccine to prevent the disease.
- Prescribing medications to reduce the frequency and severity of coughing spells.
- Providing supportive care, such as keeping the patient hydrated and providing nutrition.
- Encouraging rest and avoiding activities that may worsen the coughing spells.
- Providing respiratory therapy, such as breathing exercises and chest physical therapy.
- Prescribing anti-inflammatory medications to reduce inflammation of the airways.
- Prescribing cough suppressants to reduce the severity of coughing spells.
13 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Whooping cough due to bordetella pertussis - Prevention
The best way to prevent whooping cough due to bordetella pertussis is to get vaccinated with the pertussis vaccine. vaccination is the most effective way to protect against the disease, and is recommended for all children and adults. vaccination is especially important for people who are in close contact with infants, such as parents, grandparents, and healthcare workers.