During the 1900s the first epidemic of pertussis was noticed. It was a very common childhood illness. High rates of deaths were due to pertussis which is an acute infection of the respiratory tract. It was especially a serious disease in targeting infants due to their underdeveloped bodies. Around the 1940s a vaccination to prevent deaths caused by pertussis was invented and the rate of deaths lowered dramatically. However, recent cases of pertussis have been on the rise, and not only is it affecting
a surge in whooping cough cases. Unfortunately, this infectious bug represents more than the usual amount of cases from the beginning of 2010. According to Motluk (2010), the recent outbreaks of Pertussis in California are becoming the worst epidemic in over 50 years (Motluk, 2010, para. 2). Pertussis, also known as “whooping cough,” is a highly contagious disease. Effective vaccination campaigns are ongoing, but the disease remains an epidemic in some states (Centers for Diseases Control and
Pertussis, also known as whooping cough is a highly contagious bacterial disease caused by Bordetella pertussis. In some countries, this disease is called the “100 days' cough or cough of 100 days”. Symptoms are initially mild, and then develop into severe coughing fits, which produce the name high-pitched "whoop" sound in infected babies and children when they inhale air after coughing. The coughing stage lasts for approximately 6 weeks before the substained. Prevention via vaccination is of
Mr. Bonjour Pd.4 April 10, 2012 Annotated Bibliography “Occupations: Emergency Medical Technicians.” 2011. Arizona Career Information System. Into career. Web. 12. Mar. 2012. EMT gives lots of care to ill or injured people. EMT have a High level of social interaction. EMT are trained to listen to others, understand, and ask ques- tions. Often deal with people who are angry or unpleasant due to their illnesses or injuries. EMT are greatly responsible for the health
Pertussis Community Health Issue Megan Ambrose HS315-02 Unit 7 Project-Part II Kaplan University April 15, 2012 In the 1940s both preventions and many new treatments were discovered, including a vaccine to prevent Pertussis that is also known as whooping cough. Though these early discoveries decreased the incidence of the disease for many years, it has returned in present day, as we are experiencing an increase in cases in the northern Virginia area,
everything they need to do to improve the health of the community. There are many different diseases that go around that can affect the wellbeing of community health. For example, pertussis, also known as the whooping cough, is a highly contagious bacterial disease that causes uncontrollable, violent coughing. Pertussis is a bacterial infection that goes through the upper respiratory system. When a person has this infection, sneezes or coughs, bacteria goes through the air and is easily spread from
Pertussis, commonly known as 'whooping cough’, is an upper respiratory infection caused by the Bordetella parapertussis bacteria. Pertussis has been around since the 12th century. Since the early 1980s, Pertussis has steadily increased in all age groups, with peaks every 2 to 5 years. Most incidents occur between June and September. Pertussis can affect any age or race group. This disease can affect anyone but is most common in infants and younger children. Pertussis was recognizably described
This article provides an informational overview of a prevalent health issue which is facing the United States currently. Pertussis, which is also known as whooping cough has hit epidemic numbers in the United States. Pertussis is a extremely contagious respiratory disease, which is caused by bacterium Bordetella pertussis. There have been over 18,000 cases reported so far this year in the United States. The author reports that infants under one year of age are more susceptible of developing the disease
Pertussis Introduction of the Disease Whooping cough, also known as Pertussis, is a highly transmitted disease caused by the Bordetella pertussis bacterium (http://diseases.emedtv.com/whooping-cough/whooping-cough-in-adults.html). Bordetella pertussis attaches to the cilia (which are small, hair-like) extensions that line part of the upper respiratory system (http://www.cdc.gov/pertussis/about/causes-transmission.html). The bacteria releases toxins, which harm the cilia and cause swelling. Pertussis
Pertussis There are many diseases that could be cured in a couple weeks and others that could cause death. Just like the flu, pertussis is one of the communicable disease that had been recently an outbreak in the United States to cause many deaths and infect many people. Pertussis is a very contagious bacterial disease that is also known as “whooping cough”. It is a upper respiratory infection caused by the bacteria Bordetella pertussis or Bordetella parapertussis. Whooping cough is transferred