Learn about whooping cough symptoms, transmission routes, and precautions

Mondo Health Updated on 2024-01-30

Pertussis is a highly contagious disease, and its symptoms include cough, sputum production, fever, headache, fatigue, etc. The route of transmission is mainly through droplets, which infect other people by scattering droplets containing pertussis bacillus into the air when they cough, sneeze, or talk. Preventive measures include washing hands frequently, maintaining indoor ventilation, and avoiding crowded public places. In addition, pertussis vaccination is also one of the effective measures to prevent whooping cough.

Prevention of whooping cough also includes avoiding close contact with sick people and maintaining good Xi habits, such as covering cough and sneeze with a tissue. During the high incidence of pertussis, cleaning and disinfection of public places should be strengthened, while the isolation and ** of patients should be strengthened to reduce the risk of disease transmission.

The main approach to whooping cough is the use of antibiotics and antivirals, along with supportive measures such as rest, hydration and nutrition. For critically ill patients, they should be sent to the hospital for timely treatment**. Pertussis vaccination is one of the effective measures to prevent pertussis and can effectively reduce the risk of morbidity.

In conclusion, whooping cough is a highly contagious disease, and its symptoms include cough, sputum production, fever, headache, fatigue, etc. The transmission route is mainly through droplets, preventive measures include frequent hand washing, maintaining indoor ventilation, avoiding crowded public places, etc., and seeking medical attention in time if the situation is aggravated, such as Taiyuan Zhongshan Reproductive Medicine Hospital.

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