Overview
Definition
Whooping cough.
Epidemiology
Varies globally. Often age and lifestyle dependent.
Etiology & Risk Factors
- Bordetella pertussis.
Clinical Symptoms
- Paroxysmal cough with inspiratory whoop
- post-tussive emesis.
Clinical Approach
Diagnosis
- PCR
- culture.
Management
- Macrolides (Azithromycin).
Complications
- Pneumonia
- seizures.