title: Updated treatment and prevention guidelines for pertussis.
abstract: Pertussis, commonly referred to as whooping cough, is one of the top 10 causes of death in children globally despite vaccine availability. Adhering to vaccination guidelines for both the primary childhood series as well as adolescent and adult boosters is crucial in preventing the spread of disease. However, due to vaccine failure, outbreaks occur every 3 to 5 years. As a result, early recognition and prompt treatment are instrumental in controlling the epidemic.
authors: Sara Cohen, Aliza Black, and Alexis Ross are recent graduates of the Pace University PA program in New York City. Ellen D. Mandel is a clinical associate professor in the PA program at Pace University's College of Health Professions. The authors have indicated no relationships to disclose relating to the content of this article.
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authors: Cohen
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mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D022681:Diphtheria-Tetanus-acellular Pertussis Vaccines / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006801:Humans; D007115:Immunization Schedule; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology; D014917:Whooping Cough / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control*
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D022681:Diphtheria-Tetanus-acellular Pertussis Vaccines