Whooping Cough in Adults: An Update on a Reemerging Infection - 23/01/12
, Jason Blaylock, MD a, b, Joshua D. Hartzell, MD a, b
Requests for reprints should be addressed to Robert D. Paisley, MD, CPT, MC, US Army, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, BLD 2, Ward 74, 6900 Georgia Ave. NW, Washington DC 20307Abstract |
Pertussis, or whooping cough, which is commonly thought of as a pediatric illness, is an underappreciated adult pathogen. Recent outbreaks highlight the significance of pertussis in adults and the risk of transmission to at-risk infants who are most susceptible to complications, including death. This article describes the recent epidemiologic shifts and reviews the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of pertussis. New vaccination recommendations by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices in response to recent outbreaks and infant deaths are highlighted.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Pertussis, Tdap, Whooping cough
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Vol 125 - N° 2
P. 141-143 - février 2012 Retour au numéro
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