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Area of Science:

  • Medical Diagnostics
  • Computational Biology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Pertussis (whooping cough) is a severe, contagious respiratory illness, particularly dangerous for young children, causing over 200,000 deaths annually.
  • Diagnosis is challenging in developing nations due to limited healthcare infrastructure, necessitating accessible screening tools.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate an automated algorithm for diagnosing pertussis using audio signal analysis.
  • To create a low-cost, rapid, and accessible diagnostic solution for pertussis, especially for resource-limited settings.

Main Methods:

  • An algorithm was designed with three blocks: automatic cough detection, cough classification, and whooping sound detection.
  • Feature extraction from audio signals and classification using a logistic regression model were employed.
  • The system collates outputs for a final pertussis likelihood diagnosis.

Main Results:

  • The algorithm achieved 100% accuracy in diagnosing pertussis from patient audio recordings.
  • Individual cough sound detection reached 92% accuracy with a 97% positive predictive value (PPV).
  • The algorithm demonstrated high accuracy and low complexity, suitable for smartphone deployment.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed audio-based algorithm offers a highly accurate and accessible method for pertussis diagnosis.
  • Its potential for smartphone integration facilitates early screening, outbreak control, and improved healthcare in underserved regions.