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==[[Pertussis overview|Overview]]==
==[[Pertussis overview|Overview]]==


==[[Pertussis historical perspective|Historical perspective]]==  
==[[Pertussis historical perspective|Historical Perspective]]==  


==[[Pertussis pathophysiology|Pathophysiology]]==
==[[Pertussis pathophysiology|Pathophysiology]]==
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==[[Pertussis causes|Causes]]==
==[[Pertussis causes|Causes]]==


==[[Pertussis differential diagnosis|Differentiating Pertussis from other Disorders]]==
==[[Pertussis differential diagnosis|Differentiating Pertussis from other Diseases]]==


==[[Pertussis epidemiology and demographics|Epidemiology and Demographics]]==
==[[Pertussis epidemiology and demographics|Epidemiology and Demographics]]==
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==[[Pertussis screening|Screening]]==
==[[Pertussis screening|Screening]]==


==[[Pertussis natural history|Natural History, Complications & Prognosis]]==
==[[Pertussis natural history|Natural History, Complications and Prognosis]]==


==Diagnosis==  
==Diagnosis==  


[[Pertussis history and symptoms|History & Symptoms]] | [[Pertussis physical examination|Physical examination]] | [[Pertussis laboratory tests|Laboratory Tests]] | [[Pertussis chest x ray|Chest X ray]] | [[Pertussis other imaging findings|Other Imaging Findings]] | [[Pertussis other diagnostic studies|Other Diagnostic Studies]]
[[Pertussis history and symptoms|History and Symptoms]] | [[Pertussis physical examination|Physical Examination]] | [[Pertussis laboratory tests|Laboratory Findings]] | [[Pertussis chest x ray|Chest X Ray]] | [[Pertussis other imaging findings|Other Imaging Findings]] | [[Pertussis other diagnostic studies|Other Diagnostic Studies]]


==Treatment==
==Treatment==

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