What is Pertussis? A Basic Definition

Pertussis \Per*tus"sis\, n. [NL., fr. L. per through, very +
   tussis cough.] (Med.)
   The whooping cough.
   [1913 Webster]

Are you looking for additional Pertussis news? Try our new "Pertussis News Focus" area.

Off-site Pertussis Links, User Submitted

The following links have been collected through user bookmark submission in the Pertussis category. Please note, because these resources are off-site we cannot guarantee the accuracy or quality of any information.

Wed Jul 30

• SPECIAL ARTICLE A HISTORY OF PEDIATRIC SPECIALTIES The History of Pediatric Infectious Diseases: some good synonyms for childhood diseases and indications of when they were specified. realisation of need for certified milk to prevent summer diarrhoea

Tue Jul 29

• 1857 Whooping Cough: milder winter led to lower mortality in general
• 1847 whooping cough, n story: whooping cough epidemic - n story
• HPA - General Information on Whooping Cough (Pertussis): Pertussis surveillance data

Sun Jul 27

• Prevention of Pertussis, Tetanus, and Diphtheria Among Pregnant and Postpartum Women and their Infants Recommendation s of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP): Prevention of Pertussis, Tetanus, and Diphtheria Among Pregnant and Postpartum Women and Their Infants Recommendation s of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)

Fri Jul 18

• DSIDE Modeling | Google Groups

Tue Jul 15

• American Lung Association site

Thu Jul 10

• Adacel Vaccine: Adacel is a vaccine for adults, adolescents and children.

Mon Jul 7

• National Foundation for Infectious Diseases

Sun Jul 6

• Lemon " What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before receiving diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis vaccines?: Any child who had a life-threateni ng allergic reaction after a dose of DTaP should not receive another dose.Any child who has had encephalitis (brain swelling

Tue May 20

• Medem: Medical Library: Tetanus, Diphtheria Pertussis (Tdap) Vaccine
• Antibiotic Guide:: Bronchitis, Acute Uncomplicated

Mon May 19

• Antimicrobial susceptibiliti es of Bordetella species isolated in a Multicenter Pertussis Surveillance Project.
• Pertussis - Laboratory Testing - Minnesota Dept. of Health
• Whooping Cough (Pertussis) Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment on MedicineNet.co m

Off-site Pertussis Research Links

If you still need additional information on Pertussis then we suggest the following off-site resources. Please note, because these resources are off-site we cannot guarantee the accuracy or quality of any information.