Pertussis and pertussis vaccine.
Pertussis and pertussis vaccine.
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百日咳和百日咳疫苗。
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发表时间:
1985
影响因子:
14.6
通讯作者:
R. Gold
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作者:
R. Gold
Pertussis, a very unpleasant illness that can affect people of all ages, is most severe in infants, especially those less than 6 months of age.' The illness has three stages. The first, or catarrhal, stage is characterized by profuse nasal discharge, mild cough and low-grade fever; it lasts 1 to 2 weeks. The cough gradually gets worse until the second, or paroxysmal, stage, when the child suffers repeated severe episodes of coughing that may be followed by a single sudden, large inspiration that gives rise to the whooping sound. During the coughing spells cyanosis, bulging of the eyes, protrusion of the tongue, salivation and lacrimation may occur. The paroxysms may be followed by episodes of apnea, choking or vomiting. This stage lasts 2 to 4 weeks. The convalescent stage, during which the coughing decreases in frequency and severity, lasts 1 to 2 weeks. The paroxysms may recur for several months after recovery whenever the child has a respiratory tract infection or is exposed to irritants such as cigarette smoke or cold air. Complications of pertussis are most frequent and severe in infants.' They can be classified into three categories: * Pressure effects: subconjunctival hemorrhage, subdural hematoma, rectal prolapse, and umbilical or inguinal hernia. * Neurologic effects: seizures, encephalopathy and coma (due to one or more of hypoxia, hypoglycemia and intracerebral capillary hemorrhage); long-term sequelae include paralysis, deafness, blindness, mental retardation and epilepsy.