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[Pertussis. Study of an epidemic]
J I Montiano Jorge1, A Lazcoz Huarte, C Amiama Pérez de Villarreal
1Departamento de Pediatría, Hospital de Cruces, Baracaldo, Vizcaya.
Anales Espanoles De Pediatria
|September 1, 1992
Summary
Pertussis, or whooping cough, is highly contagious. Bordetella pertussis was confirmed in 64.5% of children, with infants under one year most susceptible and at highest risk for severe symptoms.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Infectious Diseases
- Microbiology
Context:
- Review of 46 children diagnosed with Pertussis in 1989.
- Focus on clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment outcomes.
Purpose:
- To analyze the diagnostic yield of Bordet-Gengou cultures for Pertussis.
- To identify age-related susceptibility and disease severity.
- To evaluate treatment efficacy and patient outcomes.
Summary:
- Bordetella pertussis was confirmed in 64.5% of cases via nasopharyngeal culture.
- Infants under one year (70%) and children over five years (20%) showed increased susceptibility.
- Infants under two months experienced severe symptoms like apnea, necessitating hospitalization.
Impact:
- Erythromycin and salbutamol were administered, with supportive care.
- No deaths or long-term medical sequelae were reported in the study cohort.
- Highlights the importance of timely diagnosis and treatment for Pertussis in children.