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Bordetella Pertussis
Who is this dangerous criminal, Bordetella Pertussis?
Bordetella Pertussis is a bacteria that is very harmful to children and infant's bodies.
If you see this dangerous criminal lurking, call a "detective" immediately!
Why is he so dangerous?
This bacteria causes a very harmful and miserable disease called the "Whooping Cough." Unlike normal criminals who come and go, this criminal likes to stay for a while and make people miserable. Some signs this criminal may be picking on you are, if you begin coughing a lot, and if in between coughs you make a loud whooping sound when trying to get a breath. So keep your eyes out for this dangerous criminal and the signs he may be coming for you!
BE ON THE LOOK OUT FOR THIS DANGEROUS CRIMINAL, PLEASE!
How can you prevent Pertussis from coming to you?
You can prevent yourself from getting Whooping Cough by getting a vaccine called DTaP. This will help your body fight off this disease. It will also help prevent you from getting two other diseases called diptheria and tetanus.
What do you do if Bordetella Pertussis comes to you?
If this dangerous criminal comes to you, the doctor may recommend antibiotics. You will also need plenty of rest, fluids and healthy foods to eat.
How do you know he might be coming for you?
You can tell if Bordetella Pertussis is coming for you by the symptoms you may be having. You will probably have regular cold symptoms like a runny nose, fever,sneezing, and a cough that may get worse at night. Unlike a cold, whooping cough sticks around and within 2 weeks the cough gets stronger.
IF ANY OF BORDETELLA PERTUSSIS' SIGNS ARE INDICATED, CALL A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY!
More interesting facts to know about whooping cough:
Quote from Kidshealth.org's "The Woes of Whooping Cough," in 1906, French scientists Jules Bordet and Octave Gengou identified the pertussis bacterium that causes whooping cough. They were bacteriologists, which means they specialized in studying bacteria.
If you would like to learn more about whooping cough:
To learn more about bordetella pertussis ( bor-det-ell-a per-too-ses), got to Kidshealth.org!