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Physical examination adds less to the diagnosis. Conjunctival hemorrhage may be noticed due to intense coughing. | Physical examination adds less to the diagnosis. Conjunctival hemorrhage may be noticed due to intense coughing. | ||
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* Conjunctival hemorrhage due to intense coughing<ref name="urlCDC - Pertussis: Clinical Features">{{cite web |url=http://www.cdc.gov/pertussis/clinical/features.html |title=CDC - Pertussis: Clinical Features |format= |work= |accessdate=}}</ref> | * Conjunctival hemorrhage due to intense coughing<ref name="urlCDC - Pertussis: Clinical Features">{{cite web |url=http://www.cdc.gov/pertussis/clinical/features.html |title=CDC - Pertussis: Clinical Features |format= |work= |accessdate=}}</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 17:46, 11 February 2013
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
Physical examination adds less to the diagnosis. Conjunctival hemorrhage may be noticed due to intense coughing.
Physical Examination
Vital Signs
- Low grade rise in temperature
Eye
- Conjunctival hemorrhage due to intense coughing[1]