Several cases of pertussis (whooping cough) have recently been diagnosed among students in the Davis Joint Unified School with additional cases suspected, according to a Yolo County Health and Human ...
Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. In 2018, there were more than 151 000 cases of pertussis globally. Pertussis spreads easily from person to person mainly through droplets produced by coughing or sneezing. The disease is most dangerous in infants, and is a significant cause of disease and death in ...
Overview Pertussis is a highly infectious respiratory tract infection. It is characterized by a “hacking” cough, followed by a high pitched intake of breath, or a “whoop” (hence the common name of whooping cough). The disease is most dangerous in infants and young children, and can give rise to complications and even lead to death.
Pertussis is caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. Pertussis spreads easily from person to person mainly through droplets produced by coughing or sneezing. The disease is most dangerous in infants and is a significant cause of disease and death in this age group.
Bordetella pertussis is a strictly human pathogen with multiple biological activities. The bacteria are transmitted by droplets and the infectious dose is small in immunologically naïve patients. Pertussis infection begins with the attachment of B. pertussis to the ciliated epithelium of the respiratory tract; the subsequent manifestations are thought to be the result of the interplay between ...
Pertussis The Immunization, Vaccines and Biologicals department is responsible for targeting vaccine-preventable diseases, guiding immunization research and establishing immunization policy.