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Latest revision as of 21:19, 22 December 2015
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aditya Govindavarjhulla, M.B.B.S. [2]
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Overview
Pertussis should be differentiated from other infectious and non infectious causes of prolonged cough.
Differential Diagnosis
- Pertussis' symptoms are similar to, and can be misdiagnosed as, the following diseases:
- Pertussis is differentiated from the common cold by the persistence and worsening of respiratory symptoms 1-2 weeks