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23 Jan 2015 For cases considered high public health priority (see above) contact the treating doctor or case to identify any contacts that are infants <6 months of age or people who may transmit pertussis to these infants, and advise on management of case and contacts as necessary. For other cases, an advisory letter
Background. Caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis (occasionally Bordetella parapertussis); Infants less than 6 months of age are at greatest risk of complications (apnoea, severe pneumonia, encephalopathy) and are most commonly infected by spread from family members. Can occur in immunised children but the
20 Oct 2017 Supportive therapy is the mainstay of treatment in patients with active pertussis infection. The goals of therapy include limiting the number of paroxysms, observing the severity of cough, providing assistance when necessary, and maximizing nutrition, rest, and recovery. Oxygenation, breathing treatments
7 Aug 2017 The recommended antimicrobial agents for treatment or chemoprophylaxis of pertussis are azithromycin*, clarithromycin, and erythromycin. Clinicians can also use Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxasole. Clinicians should choose the antimicrobial after consideration of the: Potential for adverse events and drug interactions.
9 Dec 2005 I. General Principles. A. Treatment. The macrolide agents erythromycin, clarithromycin, and azithromycin are preferred for the treatment of pertussis in persons aged >1 month. For infants aged <1 month, azithromycin is preferred; erythromycin and clarithromycin are not recommended.
15 Jul 2006 When choosing an antimicrobial for treatment or prophylaxis, the following factors should be taken into account: effectiveness, safety, tolerability, ease of adherence, and cost. Azithromycin and clarithromycin are as effective as erythromycin for treatment of pertussis in patients six months and older.
1.2 History of pertussis control in England and Wales. 5. 1.3 Surveillance of pertussis. 7. 1.4 Laboratory confirmation of clinically suspected cases. 7. 1.5 Rationale for public health action. 11. 1.6 Use of antibiotics in the treatment and prevention of pertussis. 14. 1.7 Post-exposure vaccination. 17. Part 2: Case definitions,
With the resurgence of pertussis in highly vaccinated populations, the disease continues to be a public health and medical concern. Three identifiable stages typical in childhood cases: catarrhal, paroxysmal, and convalescent. Initial symptoms may be similar to a cold, with rhinorrhoea and lacrim
2 Oct 2013 1.2 Childhood immunisation programme for pertussis control. 5. 1.3 Surveillance of pertussis in Ireland. 5. 1.4 Laboratory confirmation of clinically suspected cases. 9. 1.4.1 Culture. 9. 1.4.2 Serology. 10. 1.4.3 PCR. 11. 1.5 Rationale for public health action. 11. 1.5.1 Use of antibiotics in the treatment and
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