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Caregiver management of pertussis primarily involves ensuring that individuals diagnosed with the condition receive appropriate antibiotic treatment to reduce transmission risk and alleviate symptoms. Caregivers should also monitor for complications, provide supportive care such as hydration and nutritional support, and maintain a calm environment to help ease coughing spells. It's essential for caregivers to follow infection control measures, including isolating the infected individual during the contagious period and ensuring that all household members are up-to-date on vaccinations. Additionally, caregivers should educate themselves and others about the signs and symptoms of pertussis to facilitate early detection and treatment.
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What causes pertussis?
The causative organism is Bordetella pertussis.
What is another name for whopping cough?
Whooping cough or Pertussis, is a highly contagious disease caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis.
Respiratory disease is commonly known as whooping cough?
pertussis
What is pertussis commonly known as?
Whooping cough is the common name for 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).
What is in a DPT shot?
immunizations against diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus. Pertussis is whooping cough.
What is a synonym for hospice?
Palliative, Caregiver, Emotional caregiver, Home caregiver
What does the p in DPT stands for?
Pertussis (i.e., whooping cough) DPT - Diphtheria, Pertussis and Tetanus
What is Diphterial Tetanus Pertussis vACCINE?
It is a vaccine to prevent Whooping Cough (also known as Pertussis).
Pertussis is the medical name for what?
The medical term, pertussis, is what causes whooping cough. Whooping cough is coughing uncontrollably, then gasping for air, which is caused by Bordetella pertussis.
