Nov 26, 2023 · Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. In 2018, there were more than 151 000 …

Pertussis: What you need to know Pertussis is a highly infectious respiratory tract infection. It is characterized by a “hacking” cough, followed by a high pitched intake of breath, or a “whoop” …

Jan 7, 2020 · Pertussis is caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. Pertussis spreads easily from person to person mainly through droplets produced by coughing or sneezing. The …

Sep 9, 2021 · Pertussis is a highly infectious respiratory tract infection. It is characterized by a “hacking” cough, followed by a high pitched intake of breath, or a “whoop” (hence the common …

Following the introduction of pertussis vaccination during the 1950s – 1960s, a dramatic reduction (>90%) in pertussis incidence and mortality was observed in the industrialized world. Pertussis …

Sep 4, 2018 · Pertussis (whooping cough), caused by Bordetella pertussis, is endemic in all countries. Globally, it is estimated that there were 24.1 million pertussis cases and 160 700 …

Confirmed pertussis cases, including those confirmed clinically, epidemiologically, or by laboratory investigation. Cases that have been discarded following laboratory investigation should not be …

The best way to prevent pertussis is through immunization. The three-dose primary series diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis (DTP3) (- containing) vaccines decrease the risk of severe …

Sep 5, 2018 · of pertussis vaccines are available: whole cell vaccines based on killed B. pertussis organisms and acellular pertussis vaccines based on one or several highly purified pertussis …

The number of reported cases due to a specific disease among selected preventable diseases (pertussis) (whooping cough), in a specific country or area over a given year. Method of …