Term: Pertussis

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2011-05-05

Definition:

Also known as whooping cough, it is a highly contagious bacterial infection of the respiratory tract.

Related terms 

• Acellular Pertussis (aP) Vaccine
• Primary Series
• Quadracel®

References 

• Hilderman T, Katz A, Derksen S, McGowan K, Chateau D, Kurbis C, Allison S, Reimer JN. Manitoba Immunization Study. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2011. [Report] [Summary] (View)

Term used in 

• Chartier M, Finlayson G, Prior H, McGowan K, Chen H, de Rocquigny J, Walld R, Gousseau M. Health and Healthcare Utilization of Francophones in Manitoba. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2012. [Report] [Summary] (View)