Tomates
08-13-2010, 01:49 PM
What is Pertusis?
# whooping cough: a disease of the respiratory mucous membrane
wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn
# Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious disease caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. It is known to last for a duration of approximately 6 weeks before subsiding. The disease derives its name from the "whoop" sound made from the inspiration of air after a cough. ...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pertussis
# mainly affects infants and young children; caused by a bacterium, it is characterized by paroxysms of coughing that end with the characteristic whoop as air is inhaled. ...
marianmedicalcenter.staywellsolutionsonline.com/YourFamily/Children/Glossary/
# An acute, highly contagious infection of the respiratory tract, most frequently affecting young children, usually caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. It is marked by fever, sneezing, runny nose, and a dry cough. ...
Medsearch - Glossary: PQ (http://www.gulflink.osd.mil/medsearch/glossary/glossary_pq.shtml)
# Pertussis is a bacterial infection that starts with a runny nose, fever, and cough. The cough develops into a raspy cough that sounds more like a loud bark than an actual cough. Most commonly, pertussis affects children. Infants with pertussis should be hospitalized to assist their breathing.
Diseases glossary Vaccines & vaccinations guide (http://www.vaccine-info.com/diseases-glossary.htm)
# An infectious disease characterized by catarrh of the respiratory tract and peculiar paroxysms of coughing, ending in a prolonged crowing or whooping respiration. It is caused by Bordetella pertussis.
library.thinkquest.org/3564/glossary/w.htm
There was an outbreak of Pertusis in California.
Is anyone getting a vaccination? I didn't I would since I'm all the way in Michigan and I'll be going to college. But my mom is telling me to get one.
Is anyone else getting the shot? Or planning to?
Also, a word of advice. Take some advil beforehand. It will help ease some of the pain since I guess my mother is telling me it might hurt a bit. She's a doctor.
# whooping cough: a disease of the respiratory mucous membrane
wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn
# Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious disease caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. It is known to last for a duration of approximately 6 weeks before subsiding. The disease derives its name from the "whoop" sound made from the inspiration of air after a cough. ...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pertussis
# mainly affects infants and young children; caused by a bacterium, it is characterized by paroxysms of coughing that end with the characteristic whoop as air is inhaled. ...
marianmedicalcenter.staywellsolutionsonline.com/YourFamily/Children/Glossary/
# An acute, highly contagious infection of the respiratory tract, most frequently affecting young children, usually caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. It is marked by fever, sneezing, runny nose, and a dry cough. ...
Medsearch - Glossary: PQ (http://www.gulflink.osd.mil/medsearch/glossary/glossary_pq.shtml)
# Pertussis is a bacterial infection that starts with a runny nose, fever, and cough. The cough develops into a raspy cough that sounds more like a loud bark than an actual cough. Most commonly, pertussis affects children. Infants with pertussis should be hospitalized to assist their breathing.
Diseases glossary Vaccines & vaccinations guide (http://www.vaccine-info.com/diseases-glossary.htm)
# An infectious disease characterized by catarrh of the respiratory tract and peculiar paroxysms of coughing, ending in a prolonged crowing or whooping respiration. It is caused by Bordetella pertussis.
library.thinkquest.org/3564/glossary/w.htm
There was an outbreak of Pertusis in California.
Is anyone getting a vaccination? I didn't I would since I'm all the way in Michigan and I'll be going to college. But my mom is telling me to get one.
Is anyone else getting the shot? Or planning to?
Also, a word of advice. Take some advil beforehand. It will help ease some of the pain since I guess my mother is telling me it might hurt a bit. She's a doctor.