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How long does whooping cough last?
Whooping cough, also called pertussis, is a highly contagious bacterial infection of the lungs and airways. It causes repeated coughing bouts that can last for two to three months or more, and can make babies and young children in particular very ill.
Who discovered whooping cough?
Pertussis, or whooping cough, is an acute infectious disease caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. Outbreaks of pertussis were first described in the 16th century by Guillaume de Baillou. The organism was first isolated by Jules Bordet and Octave Gengou in 1906.
Who does pertussis affect the most?
People most at risk At present, the age groups with the most pertussis diagnoses are infants below one year of age, and adolescents between 10 and 20 years of age. All those not vaccinated against pertussis with the recommended number of doses of vaccine are at risk, regardless of age.
What are the long term effects of whooping cough?
Whooping cough can affect people of any age. For adolescents and adults, the infection may only cause a persistent cough. However, for babies and young children, whooping cough can be life threatening. Complications of whooping cough in babies include pneumonia, fits and brain damage from prolonged lack of oxygen.
Is there a 100 day cough?
In China, pertussis is known as the “100 day cough.” The “whoop” is often not there if you have milder (less serious) disease. The infection is generally milder in teens and adults, especially those who have gotten the pertussis vaccine.
Who cured whooping cough?
Dr. Pearl Kendrick, seen here in 1942, was a bacteriologist with the Michigan Department of Health who developed the first successful vaccine for whooping cough in the 1930s with Grace Eldering.
Can pertussis be cured?
Pertussis can be treated with antibiotics, but treatment may not cure the symptoms. However, antibiotics will reduce the spread of disease to others. Antibiotics lessen the symptoms if given during the early stages of illness.
Can pertussis cause lung damage?
As symptoms progress, complications may occur, particularly in infants, who can be subject to pneumonia, heart failure, collapsed lung, brain bleeds and even death. In older children and adults, coughing spells may result in loss of bladder control and retching and vomiting, leading to rib fracture.
Does whooping cough affect you later in life?
Summary: People born during whooping cough outbreaks are more likely to die prematurely even if they survive into adulthood, new research has found. Women had a 20% higher risk of an early death, and men a staggering 40%.
Can I get whooping cough twice?
Unfortunately, you can get pertussis more than once, but this is fairly uncommon. Once you have pertussis, you develop an immune response to help fight off the infection in the future, but immunity goes away after several years and you can get pertussis again.
Does whooping cough permanently damage lungs?
Post-lung infection. Childhood (and sometimes adult) lung infections such as tuberculosis, measles, whooping cough and pneumonia can leave behind areas of damaged lung with bronchiectasis.
How long does it take to recover from pertussis?
It usually takes about seven to 10 days after being exposed to the infection to start showing symptoms. Full recovery from whooping cough may take two to three months.
Is pertussis life threatening?
Pertussis (whooping cough) can cause serious and sometimes deadly complications in babies and young children, especially those who have not received all recommended pertussis vaccines.
Quels sont les risques de la coqueluche?
La vaccination a relativement endigué la maladie, mais la protection n’est pas absolue. Le grand enfant, l’adolescent et l’adulte peuvent présenter une coqueluche souvent atypique qui contribue à la dissémination du germe.
Comment savoir si un enfant a une coqueluche?
Le grand enfant, l’adolescent et l’adulte peuvent présenter une coqueluche souvent atypique qui contribue à la dissémination du germe. Le diagnostic bactériologique est en pratique peu réalisable, en raison de la fragilité de la bactérie.
Est-ce que le diagnostic bactériologique est réalisable?
Le diagnostic bactériologique est en pratique peu réalisable, en raison de la fragilité de la bactérie. La recherche directe par IF sur prélèvement rhinopharyngé n’est positive que dans les premiers jours et manque de sensibilité et de spécificité.