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Pertussis affects babies age 1 or younger most severely and can be fatal for this population. Pertussis is transmitted via respiratory droplets and direct contact with sputum. A person with pertussis is most contagious before the onset of symptoms. After the manifestation of the disease, the person is much less contagious, but can still transmit the disease for over 3 weeks.
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Can pertussis damage organs.?
Yes it damages the lungs and the organ system affected is the respatory system , it gives it an infection
Which continent is affected the most by whooping cough?
The continent of Africa is affected the most by whooping cough (also known as Pertussis). In particular, the country of Niger suffers the most from the disease.
What causes pertussis?
The causative organism is Bordetella pertussis.
What organisms are affected by bordetella pertussi?
Human beings are the only host for B. pertussi. This is the bacteria which causes pertussis otherwise known as whooping cough.
What is another name for whopping cough?
Whooping cough or Pertussis, is a highly contagious disease caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis.
What is pertussis commonly known as?
Whooping cough is the common name for pertussis.
Respiratory disease is commonly known as whooping cough?
pertussis
Upper respiratory bacterial infection characterized by a paroxysmal cough?
pertussis
When was pertussis first discovered?
The pertussis bacteria was discovered in 1906. Two French scientists made the discovery of pertussis, which is commonly known as whooping cough.
Who invented the pertussis disease?
God the father almighty, maker of heaven and earth (and pertussis).
How do you treat bordetella pertussis?
The typical treatment for bordatella pertussis are the macrolides, such as azithromycin and erythromycin.
What is in a DPT shot?
immunizations against diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus. Pertussis is whooping cough.
