Pertussis
Pertussis
Definition
A contagious bacterial respiratory infection caused by Bordetella pertussis. It is characterized by severe and uncontrollable cough, resulting in a whooping sound during breathing following the cough.
Also known as Bordetella pertussis caused disease or disorder, Bordetella pertussis disease or disorder, Bordetella pertussis infection, Bordetella pertussis infectious disease, pertussis, whooping cough — per MONDO
Also identified as
- DOID 1116 per MONDO
- ICD9 033 per MONDO
- ICD9 033.0 per MONDO
- ICD9 033.9 per MONDO
- MESH D014917 per MONDO
- NCIT C85231 per MONDO
- Orphanet 1489 per MONDO
- SCTID 27836007 per MONDO
- UMLS C0043167 per MONDO
Drugs indicated
| Drug | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Demeclocycline | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Erythromycin | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Guaifenesin | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |