Pertussis Treatment

LinkedInOVERVIEWSYMPTOMSDIAGNOSISTREATMENTYour provider will work with you to develop a care plan that may include one or more of these treatment options. Pertussis is treated using antibiotics. Family members may be prescribed preventive antibiotics.NutritionNutritionFoods to eat:Drink plenty of fluids: e.g. water, juices, soupsFoods to avoid:Icecream, candies, soft drinks, sugary substances, pickles, condiments, meatsSpecialist To ConsultSpecialist To ConsultPediatricianSpecializes in the health of children, including physical, behavioral, and mental health issuesPulmonologistSpecializes in diagnosing and treating conditions that affect the respiratory system.What are the causes?Best prevention methodsHow is this diagnosed?Source: Focus Medica . For informational purposes only. Consult a medical professional for advice. Learn moreFeedbackFor Clinicians: Pertussis Treatment CDC

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• OVERVIEW
• SYMPTOMS
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• TREATMENT

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• Drink plenty of fluids: e.g. water, juices, soups

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Diagnosis and Treatment of Whooping Cough (Pertussis) CDC

Just Now About a third of babies younger than 1 year old who get whooping cough need care in the hospital. Hospital treatment of whooping cough usually focuses on. Keeping breathing …

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Pertussis Treatment and Prevention American Lung Association

1 hours ago Dec 15, 2021 · Treatment for pertussis is easily available and highly encouraged. If started early, it can help reduce severity, duration and the risk of complications, particularly in infants. So, …

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Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Clinical Information CDC

9 hours ago Aug 04, 2022 · Early treatment of pertussis with antibiotics is most effective for preventing symptoms. Vaccination is the best way to protect against pertussis. Disease Specifics. …

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Pertussis: Microbiology, Disease, Treatment, and Prevention

3 hours ago Mar 30, 2016 · Pertussis is a severe respiratory infection caused by Bordetella pertussis, and in 2008, pertussis was associated with an estimated 16 million cases and 195,000 deaths …

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Whooping Cough (Pertussis) CDC

Just Now Whooping cough (pertussis) can cause serious illness in people of all ages but is most dangerous for babies. Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect against pertussis. Make sure you and …

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Pertussis and Postexposure Antimicrobial Prophylaxis (PEP) CDC

8 hours ago A randomized, placebo-controlled trial of erythromycin estolate chemoprophylaxis for household contacts of children with culture-positive Bordetella pertussis. Pediatrics. 1999;104(4):e42. von …

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Pertussis in Adults: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and …

8 hours ago Mar 12, 2020 · Pertussis is caused by a type of bacteria called Bordetella pertussis. This bacterium attaches to the cilia (tiny, hair-like extensions) that line the nose and throat, where it …

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Whooping Cough (Pertussis): Treatment and Prevention WebMD

6 hours ago Jul 19, 2010 · How is whooping cough treated? It's a bacterial infection, so it can be treated with antibiotics, usually erythromycin or a family of antibiotics like erythromycin. Erythromycin is …

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Whooping Cough: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention

4 hours ago Aug 02, 2022 · Whooping Cough Outlook. With treatment, you should slowly start to feel better after about 4 weeks. But you’ll probably have a cough and feel weak for 3 to 6 months. Show …

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Pertussis in Adults American Lung Association

1 hours ago Aug 10, 2022 · Pertussis Treatment and Prevention; Key Facts . Pertussis, or whooping cough, is often thought of as a childhood disease, however it also impacts adults. Pertussis, or …

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Whooping cough Diagnosis and treatment Mayo Clinic

4 hours ago Feb 11, 2022 · The following tips on dealing with coughing spells apply to anyone being treated for whooping cough at home: Get plenty of rest. A cool, quiet and dark bedroom may help you …

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Pertussis Epidemiology and Control of Selected Infections

3 hours ago Clinical Features. Pertussis is highly contagious; secondary attack rates exceed 80% in susceptible household contacts. 19,20 The incubation period is usually 5 to 10 days, but …

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Pertussis UpToDate

9 hours ago The treatment and prevention of pertussis in infants and children; the epidemiology … Pertussis infection in adolescents and adults: Treatment and prevention … against pertussis include …

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Whooping Cough (Pertussis) in Adults Johns Hopkins Medicine

7 hours ago Whooping cough, or pertussis, is very contagious and mainly affects infants and young children. Whooping cough is caused by a bacterium called Bordetella pertussis. The illness is …

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What Is the Best Treatment for Whooping Cough? MedicineNet

5 hours ago Feb 10, 2021 · Whooping cough is a bacterial infection that causes severe coughing and trouble breathing. A course of antibiotics is used to treat the infection along with home treatment …

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Pertussis in Adults: Signs and Symptoms Healthline

5 hours ago Apr 30, 2020 · Doctors usually diagnose whooping cough by taking a swab of mucus from the back of the throat or nose. They may also order a blood test. Early treatment is important, …

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