pertusis

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 Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious respiratory disease. It is caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. Pertussis is known for uncontrollable, violent coughing which often makes it hard to breathe.

 pertussis were first described in the 16th century by Guillaume de Baillou.

MODE OF TRANSMISSION.

Pertussis is a very contagious disease only found in humans. Pertussis spreads from person to person. People with pertussis usually spread the disease to another person by coughing or sneezing or when spending a lot of time near one another where you share breathing space.

INCUBATION PEROID :- 7- 14 DAYS

SIGN AND SYMPTOMS :-

  • Runny nose
  • Nasal congestion
  • Red, watery eyes
  • Fever
  • Cough
  • Paroxysms (fits) of many, rapid coughs followed by a high-pitched “whoop” sound
  • Vomiting (throwing up) during or after coughing fits
  • Exhaustion (very tired) after coughing fits
  • Dyapnea
DIAGNOSIS : -
TREATMENT :-

  ANTIBIOTICS 

Macrolides erythromycin, clarithromycin, and azithromycin are preferred for the treatment of pertussis in persons 1 month of age and older.

NURSING CARE

  • Educate about coughing and breathing. ...
  • Promote effective coughing. ...
  • Educate about proper positioning. ...
  • Encourage increase in oral fluid. ...
  • Administer medications as prescribed. ...
  • Provide chest physiotherapy.

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