pertussis
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- noun
- /pərˈtəsɪs/
- Specialized
:
tos ferina
- The inclusion of the pertussis component is important, as pertussis is likely an under-recognized cause of morbidity.
- pertussis vaccine
- pertussis vaccination
- pertussis toxin
As a result, many fewer children are dying in Rwanda of measles, tetanus and pertussis, among other things.
- As a result, many fewer children are dying in Rwanda of measles, tetanus and pertussis, among other things.
Examples
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Diagnosis of pertussis was confirmed by laboratory tests, and the follow-up was completed in 67 children.
Academic text (1992) -
If your child exhibits severe coughing fits, they may have pertussis, which is also known as whooping cough.
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Quick question, Dawn: which costs more, treating a case of pertussis or preventing a case of pertussis?
Blog text (15) -
As a result, many fewer children are dying in Rwanda of measles, tetanus and pertussis, among other things.
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In infants and young children, whooping cough (pertussis) can be a serious disease.
Academic text (1992) -
The incidences of whooping cough and related deaths in Denmark have decreased dramatically since the introduction of pertussis vaccines.
Academic text (2012) -
Vaccination against pertussis is crucial to protect children from this highly contagious infection.
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The recent outbreak of pertussis in the community has raised concerns among parents and health officials.
Synonyms
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3.2
A disease that spreads between people and causes severe coughing with a loud whoop when breathing in
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word pertussis comes from Latin parts per- meaning 'very' or 'thoroughly' and tussis meaning 'cough'. So it literally means a 'very bad cough', which is why pertussis is the medical name for whooping cough.