Pertussis.

Authors :: Spector TB
Maziarz EK
Source :: The Medical clinics of North America [Med Clin North Am] 2013 Jul; Vol. 97 (4), pp. 537-52, ix. Date of Electronic Publication: 2013 Apr 17.
Publication Year :: 2013
Abstract: Pertussis, or whopping cough, is an upper respiratory tract infection caused by Bordetella pertussis. It has long been a concern in pediatric populations, leading to aggressive vaccination strategies to help decrease pediatric disease. In recent years, recognition of pertussis infection in adult populations has increased, leading to more frequent diagnosis and recommendations for booster immunizations in the adult population. Early recognition and treatment as well as vaccination will help reduce the current increase in this disease.<br /> (Copyright © 2013 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)