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  • Bacteriology
  • Public Health

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  • Pertussis (whooping cough), caused by *Bordetella pertussis*, is increasingly prevalent in adults.
  • Adult pertussis presents diagnostic challenges due to nonspecific symptoms and test limitations.
  • Comorbidities and weakened immune systems increase severe complication risk in adult pertussis.

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  • To provide clinicians with critical insights into pertussis epidemiology in adults.
  • To review current vaccination strategies and guideline recommendations for pertussis.
  • To empower clinicians to discuss and advocate for adult pertussis vaccination.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of pertussis epidemiology.
  • Analysis of current vaccination guidelines and efficacy data.
  • Synthesis of diagnostic and treatment challenges in adult populations.

Main Results:

  • Pertussis diagnosis in adults is complicated by nonspecific symptoms and diagnostic test sensitivity.
  • Macrolide treatment efficacy is debated, with emerging concerns about antibiotic resistance.
  • Vaccination is highly effective but faces low uptake due to awareness and prioritization issues.

Conclusions:

  • Clinicians need updated information on pertussis to effectively manage adult cases.
  • Enhanced patient and provider education is essential to improve vaccination rates.
  • Increased vaccination is key to controlling pertussis in the adult population.