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Management of pertussis in a nurse at a special care baby unit
E P Wright1, R Joce, G Whincup
1Conquest Hospital, St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex. paul.wright@esht.nhs.uk
Abstract:
A case of pertussis in a nurse at a special care baby unit prompted the identification of both neonates and healthcare staff with significant exposure to the index case. Respiratory tract samples were collected from all neonates involved and prophylactic erythromycin given. Only healthcare staff who developed symptoms were investigated and offered treatment. Though no secondary cases were identified in this instance, the importance of the early recognition of pertussis in adult healthcare workers is highlighted.
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