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[[Pertussis medical therapy|Medical Therapy]] | [[Pertussis primary prevention|Primary Prevention]] | [[Pertussis secondary prevention|Secondary Prevention]] | [[Pertussis cost-effectiveness of therapy|Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | [[Pertussis medical therapy|Medical Therapy]] | [[Pertussis primary prevention|Primary Prevention]] | [[Pertussis secondary prevention|Secondary Prevention]] | [[Pertussis cost-effectiveness of therapy|Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy]] | ||
==Case Studies== | ==Case Studies== |
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This page is about clinical aspects of the disease. For microbiologic aspects of the causative organism(s), see Bordetella pertussis.
For patient information click here Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] ; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aditya Govindavarjhulla, M.B.B.S. [2] Luke Rusowicz-Orazem, B.S.
Synonyms and keywords: Whooping cough, pertussis, Bordetella pertussis
Overview
Historical Perspective
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Pertussis from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Chest X Ray | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy