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Adults with pertussis

D W MacLean

    The Journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners
    |May 1, 1982
    PubMed
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    Eighty adults were diagnosed with Bordetella pertussis infection. This study recorded their clinical presentation and progress, highlighting the need for adult attention to this illness.

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    Area of Science:

    • Infectious Diseases
    • Bacteriology
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by Bordetella pertussis.
    • While often considered a childhood illness, pertussis can also affect adolescents and adults, potentially leading to prolonged symptoms and complications.
    • Adult cases of pertussis may be underdiagnosed due to atypical presentations or lack of awareness.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To document the clinical presentation and progression of Bordetella pertussis infection in a cohort of adult patients.
    • To assess the diagnostic and management challenges of pertussis in a general practice setting.
    • To advocate for increased recognition and surveillance of pertussis in adult populations.

    Main Methods:

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  • Retrospective case series analysis of adult patients diagnosed with Bordetella pertussis infection.
  • Data collection included clinical symptoms, diagnostic methods, treatment, and patient outcomes over a 30-month period.
  • Infection typing was performed, identifying the specific strain as Bordetella pertussis, type 1.3.

    • Main Results:

    • Eighty adult patients were diagnosed with Bordetella pertussis infection (type 1.3) over 30 months.
    • Detailed clinical presentations and disease progression were recorded for all diagnosed individuals.
    • The findings underscore the occurrence and impact of pertussis in the adult population within a general practice setting.

    Conclusions:

    • Bordetella pertussis infection is a significant concern in adults, presenting with varied clinical manifestations.
    • Healthcare providers should maintain a high index of suspicion for pertussis in adults presenting with respiratory symptoms.
    • Further attention and targeted surveillance are warranted for adult pertussis to improve diagnosis and control transmission.