Pediatr. praxi 2019; 20(6): 320-324
Whooping cough not only in black and white terms
- Klinika infekčních nemocí 2. LF UK a Nemocnice Na Bulovce, Praha
The half-forgotten presentation of whooping cough may, in the era of vaccination refusal, become a real threat for newborns and
susceptible infants. The incidence of pertussis is rising, also as a result of a more rapid waning of immunity post-vaccination and
adaptability of the Bordetella species. Early and thorough vaccination coverage in infants and pertussis revaccination in women
during pregnancy are the only real precautions. The paper compares a historical perspective of the disease with current knowledge.
Keywords: Whooping cough, pertussis, complications in infants, acellular vaccine, post-vaccination immunity, vaccination ofpregnant women.
Published: December 1, 2019 Show citation
