Pertussis (Whooping Cough)

1. Etiology (Risk Factors)

1.1. Organisms

1.2. New node

1.3. New node

1.4. New node

1.5. New node

2. Incidence/Prevelence

2.1. 24.1 million cases worldwide

3. Diagnostics

4. Treatments

5. Signs & Symptoms

5.1. Runny nose

5.2. Fever

5.3. Mild cough

5.4. Apnea

5.4.1. A pause in breathing

5.5. Vommiting

5.6. Exhaustion

5.7. Paroxysms

5.7.1. Many rapid coughs followed by a “whoop” sound