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Pertussis (Whooping Cough)A virus-something between a simple microorganism and a complex moleculeBy Emma Fitzgerald & Chance MeeksPertussis SymptomsPertussis begins with cold like symptoms. runny nosefevercoughThose with Pertussis will often have a hard time catching their breath.They will have a fever of 102 degrees Fahrenheit or lower.There will be diarrhea and vomiting after coughing.PertussisPertussis affects all ages but is especially dangerous for babies.

PrevalenceThrough the years 1990-2011, 100,000 cases of whooping cough were reported in children under the age of 1(CDC 2012)Over the years 2000-2011 206,420 cases were reported worldwide (CDC 2012)The disease of whooping cough only lasts about 2 weeks or 14 daysSine 1990, the rates of whooping cough have been increasingWhen exposed to the pertussis infection, over 50% of vaccinated people develop asymptomatic, mild disease, and become a source of infection for infants.

Prevention for PertussisIn order to prevent your child from getting Pertussis it is recommended that you get the vaccine given to children between 2-18 months.Keep people with coughs away from your children or child.Make sure people who come in contact or are around your children or child are up to date on all shots and vaccines.The Pertussis vaccine is only effective the time s0 even though you, might be vaccinated you can still get and transmit the disease.

TreatmentAntibiotics such as erythromycinOxygen tent with high humiditySedatives used to make younger children fall asleep to relieve the pain

Treatment cont.Dont use cough syrups/suppressantsMake sure to drink lots of fluidsMake sure the patient with the virus has constant supervision

Pertussis Global Economic and Social Impact169 cases have been reported in 2013 alone.$80,000 for testing per person$100,000 per each life saved from PertussisCosts per patient depend on the amount of hospitalization and the severity in complications.

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