Pertussis

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:disease
gptkbp:affects adults
humans
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:whooping_cough
gptkbp:antibioticResistance possible
gptkbp:boosterRecommended adolescents
pregnant women
healthcare workers
gptkbp:canBeFatal yes
gptkbp:cause cyanosis
apnea in infants
subconjunctival hemorrhage
gptkbp:causedBy gptkb:Bordetella_pertussis
gptkbp:commonIn children
gptkbp:complication gptkb:pneumonia
gptkb:encephalopathy
weight loss
seizures
urinary incontinence
rib fractures from coughing
gptkbp:diagnosedBy gptkb:culture
serology
PCR test
gptkbp:firstDescribed 1906
gptkbp:globalBurden millions of cases annually
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Pertussis
gptkbp:incubationPeriod 7-10 days
gptkbp:mortalityRate higher in infants
gptkbp:notifiableDisease yes
gptkbp:prevention vaccine
isolation of cases
gptkbp:publicHealthConcern yes
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Bordetella_parapertussis
gptkb:Bordetella_holmesii
gptkbp:season year-round
gptkbp:symptom fever
runny nose
severe coughing fits
vomiting after coughing
whooping sound
gptkbp:transmission airborne droplets
gptkbp:treatment antibiotics
macrolides
gptkbp:vaccineAvailable gptkb:Tdap
gptkb:DTaP
gptkbp:vaccineIntroduced 1940s
gptkbp:vaccineType acellular
whole-cell
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Vaccination
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4