Resurgence of Pertussis Whooping Cough
Speaker:
Xueyan Chen, MD, PhD
Contact Hours:
1.0
Date:
October 12, 2025 - October 31, 2027
Description:
This lecture reviews the history of Bordetella pertussis infection and prevention, provides laboratory data reflecting the importance of the rapid diagnosis of pertussis viral illness for appropriate patient management and active epidemiological monitoring of respiratory infections in the community.
Learning Objectives:
- List 2 characteristics of Bordetella pertussis.
- Describe the transmission of Bordetella pertussis infection and progression.
- List 2 advantages of the multitarget PCR test for diagnosis of whooping cough.