Critical Pertussis in a Young Infant Requiring Mechanical Ventilation
Joint Authors
Kadir, Minerva
Sekarwana, Nanan
Nataprawira, Heda Melinda
Sudarwati, Sri
Somasetia, Dadang Hudaya
Source
Gastroenterology Research and Practice
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-05-02
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Pertussis may likely be misdiagnosed in its initial or catarrhal phase as a common respiratory infection.
The earlier diagnosis of pertussis really depends on the capability of the medical professional especially in the first line public health services.
The lack of awareness in diagnosis of severe pertussis as one of the causes of severe respiratory problems may likely misdiagnose pertussis as respiratory failure or even septic shock.
In fact, pertussis may manifest as a critical pertussis which can be fatal due to the respiratory failure that require pediatric intensive care unit using mechanical ventilation.
We reported a confirmed pertussis case of a 7-weeks-old female infant referred to our tertiary hospital with gasping leading to respiratory failure and septic shock requiring mechanical ventilation, aggressive fluid therapy, and antibiotics.
Pertussis was diagnosed late during the course of illness when the patient was hospitalized.
Improvement was noted after administering macrolide which gave a good response.
Bordetella pertussis isolation from Bordet-Gengou media culture yielded positive result.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Nataprawira, Heda Melinda& Somasetia, Dadang Hudaya& Sudarwati, Sri& Kadir, Minerva& Sekarwana, Nanan. 2013. Critical Pertussis in a Young Infant Requiring Mechanical Ventilation. Gastroenterology Research and Practice،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-447566
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Nataprawira, Heda Melinda…[et al.]. Critical Pertussis in a Young Infant Requiring Mechanical Ventilation. Gastroenterology Research and Practice No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Nataprawira, Heda Melinda& Somasetia, Dadang Hudaya& Sudarwati, Sri& Kadir, Minerva& Sekarwana, Nanan. Critical Pertussis in a Young Infant Requiring Mechanical Ventilation. Gastroenterology Research and Practice. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-447566
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-447566