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What type of infection is pertussis?
What type of infection is pertussis?
- Parasitic
- Viral
- Bacterial (correct)
- Fungal
Pertussis is commonly known as what?
Pertussis is commonly known as what?
- Common Cold
- Whooping Cough (correct)
- COVID-19
- The Flu
How is pertussis typically spread?
How is pertussis typically spread?
- Through contaminated food
- Through air and direct contact (correct)
- Through insect bites
- Through contaminated water
Which part of the body does pertussis primarily affect?
Which part of the body does pertussis primarily affect?
What is a potential complication of pertussis?
What is a potential complication of pertussis?
For whom is pertussis particularly dangerous?
For whom is pertussis particularly dangerous?
What makes pertussis highly contagious?
What makes pertussis highly contagious?
Which of the following is a way pertussis is NOT spread?
Which of the following is a way pertussis is NOT spread?
What system of the body does pertussis affect?
What system of the body does pertussis affect?
Another term for infection of the lungs is?
Another term for infection of the lungs is?
Flashcards
Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
A contagious bacterial infection of the lungs and airways spread through the air and direct contact.
Pertussis Complications
Pertussis Complications
These include pneumonia and in severe cases, especially for babies, death.
Study Notes
- Pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, is a contagious bacterial infection
- It primarily affects the lungs and airways
- The infection is caused by bacteria
- Transmission occurs through the air, typically via respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes
- Direct contact with respiratory secretions can also spread the infection
Health Risks
- Pertussis can lead to pneumonia, an infection of the lungs
- In severe cases, pertussis can be fatal
- Infants are particularly vulnerable to severe complications and death from pertussis
Target Population
- The infection is especially dangerous for babies
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Description
Pertussis, or whooping cough, is a contagious bacterial infection affecting the lungs and airways. It spreads through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes, or through direct contact. Infants are particularly vulnerable to severe complications and death from pertussis.
