Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Pertussis, caused by Bordetella pertussis, is an acute respiratory infection.While this infection can affect individuals of all ages, severe infections and mortality predominantly occur in the neonatal period.Despite the inclusion of pertussis vaccination in routine childhood immunization programs globally, pertussis remains a significant cause of death among infants under one year of age.The infection is primarily transmitted through respiratory droplets produced by coughing or sneezing.Initial symptoms typically appear after an incubation period of 7 to 10 days post-exposure, manifesting as mild fever and rhinorrhea.As the infection progresses, paroxysmal coughing episodes begin, intensifying as the body attempts to expel mucus from the lungs.
Author: Bünyamin Kasap
Institution: Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi
Language: English
Subfield: Microbiology
Field: Immunology and Microbiology
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4409504264