https://padlet.com/smahmoo1/mp13ii7pbwvhqvjd Overview for education purposes en-us 2022-10-29 03:56:55 UTC 2022-10-29 04:42:24 UTC hello@padlet.com smahmoo1 https://padlet.com/smahmoo1/mp13ii7pbwvhqvjd/wish/2361280008 2022-10-29 04:01:57 UTC https://padlet.com/smahmoo1/mp13ii7pbwvhqvjd/wish/2361280008 smahmoo1 https://padlet.com/smahmoo1/mp13ii7pbwvhqvjd/wish/2361281788 Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a respiratory bacterial infection. It is called by a bacteria called "Bordetella Pertussis". It is life threatening in young kids and babies as it causes coughing fits and can lead to lack breathing (apnea). For older adults, it still causing coughing fits but the are less severe and there symptoms are more mild. The bacteria damagers cilia in your respiratory tract and the infection can spread through the air in the form of droplets. Its treatment is a course of antibiotics and making sure to stay away from irritants as well as ensuring to stay well hydrated and nurished.]]> 2022-10-29 04:07:15 UTC https://padlet.com/smahmoo1/mp13ii7pbwvhqvjd/wish/2361281788 smahmoo1 https://padlet.com/smahmoo1/mp13ii7pbwvhqvjd/wish/2361282265 Bordetella Pertussis   
The bacteria attaches to the cilia in the upper respiratory tract and releases poison that damages the structure. This leads to inflammation causing the airways to swell up which makes it hard to breathe. ]]> 2022-10-29 04:08:41 UTC https://padlet.com/smahmoo1/mp13ii7pbwvhqvjd/wish/2361282265 smahmoo1 https://padlet.com/smahmoo1/mp13ii7pbwvhqvjd/wish/2361283637 1. Runny and stuffy nose
2. Apnea and turning blue or purple (babies and young children)
3. Trouble breathing
4.Coughing fits (get worse and can last for weeks)
5.Tired and fatigued 

]]> 2022-10-29 04:12:42 UTC https://padlet.com/smahmoo1/mp13ii7pbwvhqvjd/wish/2361283637 smahmoo1 https://padlet.com/smahmoo1/mp13ii7pbwvhqvjd/wish/2361285812 The best way of prevention is being vaccinated for the infection. The vaccines for this are Tdap and DTaP. Both of these allows for the vaccinated individual to never acquire Pertussis. Good hygiene and being aware of surroundings are helpful as well. If the infection is contracted, the best treatment is a course of prescribed antibiotic course that will help get rid of the bacteria. While getting treated, it is important to stay hydrated and keep food down without vomiting. It is also recommended to keep irritants out of the respiratory tract and keep yourself in a clean environment.
Fact: Getting whooping cough provides immunity but that is not prolonged for life.]]> 2022-10-29 04:19:04 UTC https://padlet.com/smahmoo1/mp13ii7pbwvhqvjd/wish/2361285812 smahmoo1 https://padlet.com/smahmoo1/mp13ii7pbwvhqvjd/wish/2361288108 The decrease of vaccine immunity for Pertussis has risen in the past years and new vaccines are being looked at to help keep prevention high.
_{Cite: Decker MD, Edwards KM. Pertussis (Whooping Cough). J Infect Dis. 2021 Sep 30;224(12 Suppl 2):S310-S320. doi: 10.1093/infdis/jiaa469. PMID: 34590129; PMCID: PMC8482022.}]]> 2022-10-29 04:23:49 UTC https://padlet.com/smahmoo1/mp13ii7pbwvhqvjd/wish/2361288108 smahmoo1 https://padlet.com/smahmoo1/mp13ii7pbwvhqvjd/wish/2361288890 The beginning symptoms are similar to common cold so it is hard to catch early. 
Typical tests are run and signs and symptoms are taken into consideration as well as contact with other individuals.
The tests run:
-Physical test
-Blood sample
-Test of mucus from the back of the throat]]> 2022-10-29 04:26:52 UTC https://padlet.com/smahmoo1/mp13ii7pbwvhqvjd/wish/2361288890 smahmoo1 https://padlet.com/smahmoo1/mp13ii7pbwvhqvjd/wish/2361290059 Provides a good overview of infection and can educate people on symptoms and treatments. ]]> 2022-10-29 04:29:55 UTC https://padlet.com/smahmoo1/mp13ii7pbwvhqvjd/wish/2361290059 smahmoo1 https://padlet.com/smahmoo1/mp13ii7pbwvhqvjd/wish/2361291999 The research of these two working in the Michigan Department of Health Laboratory was revolutionary for not just Pertussis vaccines but vaccines overall. They conducted the first large scale controlled clinical trial for the Pertussis vaccine and other precautionary measures such as quarantining.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3298325/

]]> 2022-10-29 04:36:51 UTC https://padlet.com/smahmoo1/mp13ii7pbwvhqvjd/wish/2361291999 smahmoo1 https://padlet.com/smahmoo1/mp13ii7pbwvhqvjd/wish/2361292636 Lists videos about conditions of patients with Pertussis.
Has publications that go over diagnosis of infection. 
Deeper look into the bacteria itself. ]]> 2022-10-29 04:39:32 UTC https://padlet.com/smahmoo1/mp13ii7pbwvhqvjd/wish/2361292636