Pertussis differential diagnosis
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 cause of prolonged cough.
Differential Diagnosis
- Asthma
- Atypical pneumonia
- Bronchiolitis
- Chlamydial infections
- Common cold
- Foreign body aspiration
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease
- Sinusitis
- Tuberculosis
Differentiating Features
The following features might provide clues towards the diagnosis of Pertussis:
- History of vaccination
- History of prolonged cough
- Chest X ray to differentiate pneumonia