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The document provides comprehensive information on pertussis (whooping cough), including its reporting requirements, clinical criteria for diagnosis, case classification, epidemiology, treatment options, and public health management strategies. It emphasizes the importance of timely reporting to local health departments, outlines the symptoms and stages of the disease, and details the recommended antimicrobial treatments and vaccination guidelines to prevent its spread.

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Is a whooping cough serious in adults?

There are three stages of clinical pertussis: catarrhal, paroxysmal, and convalescent. Clinical presentation, complications, and risk of death can differ based on age and vaccination status.

How long is a whooping cough contagious?

The following tips can help you deal with coughing spells while you recover from whooping cough at home: Get plenty of rest. A cool, quiet and dark bedroom may help you relax and rest better. Drink plenty of fluids. Eat smaller meals. Clean the air. Prevent the spread of whooping cough.

How do you treat a whooping cough?

Whooping cough spreads through respiratory droplets when you cough or sneeze. It usually takes five to 10 days for symptoms to start after exposure, but sometimes its as long as 21 days. Whooping Cough (Pertussis) Symptoms Treatment clevelandclinic.org health diseases 1566 clevelandclinic.org health diseases 1566

What is the fastest way to get rid of whooping cough in adults?

Antibiotics the bacteria that causes whooping cough. When you take them early, they might make your illness less serious. They also may shorten the amount of time youre at risk of spreading the illness. If you live with other people, they may be given antibiotics to help prevent them from getting sick.

How long does it take to recover from a whooping cough in adults?

Stage one lasts 1-2 weeks: runny nose, sneezing, low-grade fever, mild occasional cough. It may look like the common cold but the cough begins to get worse. Stage two can last 1-2 months: Cough becomes more severe. There are coughing fits that can be followed by a high- pitched whoop.

What does a whooping cough look like in adults?

Whooping cough, also called pertussis, is a highly infectious disease that you may pass on without even knowing you have it. Once infected, it can take from three to six months to recover with treatment. With the proper treatment, most people recover and have no lasting effects.

What are the three stages of whooping cough in adults?

Early symptoms of pertussis (whooping cough) can look like a common cold. Whooping cough is known for the whoop noise when someone gasps for air after a coughing fit. Babies and young children may not cough but may have difficulty breathing instead. Symptoms of Whooping Cough - CDC cdc.gov pertussis signs-symptoms cdc.gov pertussis signs-symptoms

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