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==Risk Factors== | ==Risk Factors== | ||
Risk factors in the development of pertussis include the following: | Risk factors in the development of pertussis include the following: | ||
* No or incomplete vaccination | * No or incomplete vaccination | ||
* Exposure to infected individual (usually within 5 feet) | * Exposure to infected individual (usually within 5 feet) | ||
* Infants and children < 5 years of age | * Infants and children < 5 years of age | ||
* Significant pulmonary co-morbidities (e.g. asthma) | |||
* Immunocompromised status | * Immunocompromised status | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Yazan Daaboul, M.D.; Luke Rusowicz-Orazem, B.S.; Serge Korjian M.D.
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Overview
Risk factors in the development of pertussis include no or incomplete vaccination against pertussis, exposure to infected individuals, infants or children < 5 years of age, and immunocompromised status.
Risk Factors
Risk factors in the development of pertussis include the following:
- No or incomplete vaccination
- Exposure to infected individual (usually within 5 feet)
- Infants and children < 5 years of age
- Significant pulmonary co-morbidities (e.g. asthma)
- Immunocompromised status