Pertussis

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Pertussis
Photomicrograph of Bordetella pertussis
ICD-10	A37
ICD-9	033
DiseasesDB	1523
MedlinePlus	001561

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Differentiating Pertussis from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms
Physical Examination
Laboratory Findings
Chest X Ray
Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy
Primary Prevention
Secondary Prevention
Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy
Future or Investigational Therapies
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Diagnosis

History & Symptoms | Physical examination | Chest X ray | Laboratory Tests | Electrocardiogram | MRI | CT | Echocardiography | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

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Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies