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pertussis treatment how long

by Zackary Ruecker Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago
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Antibiotics eradicate B. pertussis from the airway but limit the severity of disease only if started in the catarrhal phase (Table 1). The standard treatment of pertussis has been a full dose of erythromycin for 14 days. Evidence suggests that a shorter, 7-day course is equally effective.

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How long does it take to get rid of pertussis?

It usually takes about seven to 10 days after being exposed to the infection to start showing symptoms. Full recovery from whooping cough may take two to three months.

Do antibiotics cure pertussis?

Pertussis can be treated with antibiotics, but treatment may not cure the symptoms. However, antibiotics will reduce the spread of disease to others. Antibiotics lessen the symptoms if given during the early stages of illness.

What are the 3 stages of pertussis?

There are three stages to clinical course of pertussis: Catarrhal. Paroxysmal. Convalescent....Characterized by:Coryza.Low-grade fever.Mild, occasional cough (which gradually becomes more severe)

What is the best antibiotic for pertussis?

What is the treatment? Antibiotics can prevent and treat whooping cough. Recommended antibiotics include azithromycin, erythromycin and clarithromycin. Trimethoprim sulfamethoxazole can also be used.

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