pertussis-Whooping cough Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
Caused by
A
Bacteria Bordetella pertussis
2
Q
lab
A
increased ↑Lymphocyte in this patient
3
Q
- Clinically:
A
-characterized by Whooping cough followed by Vomiting or rib fracture
4
Q
Most common complication
A
Pneumonia
5
Q
Treatment:
A
- Treatment:- Macrolide
for 14 days]
[ Azithromycin for 7 days or Clarithromycin
6
Q
why we should avoid erythromycin in neonates ?
A
due to the development of pyloric stenosis
7
Q
-close contacts
A
- All should receive prophylactic antibiotic for 5 days
- If they where under-immunized → give Booster dose of Vaccine [TdaP]
8
Q
Vaccine
A
TdaP given at 2 months , 4 months, 6 months , 1 year [4 Doses]
