title: Whooping cough.
abstract: The CPD article was relevant to my practice because most upper respiratory tract infections exhibit similar symptoms initially. It is essential to be able to diagnose whooping cough because it is an acute and highly contagious disease.
authors.affiliation: Ashcroft Care Home, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire.
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Danthis
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007115:Immunization Schedule; D010567:Pertussis Vaccine / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006113:United Kingdom; D014917:Whooping Cough / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000451:nursing / Q000517:prevention & control
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D010567:Pertussis Vaccine