Pathogens
Bordetella pertussis

Bordetella pertussis

Precautions

Droplet Precautions

Susceptibilities

General Information

Gram negative coccobacilli

Increasing incidence in pre-teen and teenage years

  • The cough characterized by a “whoop” occurs most often in children
  • Available vaccines
    • Diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (DTaP)
    • Tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (Tdap)