Whooping cough Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
Cause of whooping cough?
A
Bordatella pertussis
2
Q
Management of whooping cough?
A
Clairythromycin, azithromycin or erythromycin
OR co-trimoxazole
3
Q
Who are prophylactic antibiotics offered for in whooping cough?
A
Unvaccinated infants
Pregnant women over 32 weeks gestation
People who have close contact with infants or pregnant women
4
Q
Complication of whooping cough?
A
Bronchiectasis
5
Q
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