WHOOPING COUGH IN ADOLESCENTS AND ADULTS

Course overview

Whooping cough (WC), also called pertussis, is a highly contagious infection of the upper respiratory tract caused by the gram-negative bacillus Bordetella pertussis. B. pertussis is spread primarily by inhalation of infected droplets or by direct contact with the secretions of infected individuals. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of WC in adolescents and adults, including its clinical presentation, symptoms, and treatment, and to aid in caring for the patient with this diagnosis. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.