title: Pertussis complicated by the syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion. Pathophysiology and management.
abstract: Two cases of pertussis complicated by the syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH) are reported. Both patients experienced seizures associated with hyponatremia. Patients with severe pertussis are at risk for SIADH and should be monitored closely for its development.
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007177:Inappropriate ADH Syndrome / Q000150:complications*; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D012640:Seizures / Q000209:etiology; D014917:Whooping Cough / Q000150:complications*