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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
PubMed

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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.

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