Pertussis

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2013

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Pertussis, or whopping cough, is an upper respiratory tract infection caused by Bordetella pertussis. It has long been a concern in pediatric populations, leading to aggressive vaccination strategies to help decrease pediatric disease. In recent years, recognition of pertussis infection in adult populations has increased, leading to more frequent diagnosis and recommendations for booster immunizations in the adult population. Early recognition and treatment as well as vaccination will help reduce the current increase in this disease. © 2013 Elsevier Inc.

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10.1016/j.mcna.2013.02.004

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Spector, Tara B, and Eileen K Maziarz (2013). Pertussis. Medical Clinics of North America, 97(4). pp. 537–552. 10.1016/j.mcna.2013.02.004 Retrieved from https://hdl.handle.net/10161/12732.

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Spector

Tara Spector

Assistant Professor of Medicine

Since graduating residency in 2012, I have worked full time as an Internal Medicine Hospitalist.  I enjoy the challenge of caring for patients admitted to the hospital with a variety of illnesses, and strive to provide top notch best evidenced-based medicine.

My academic interests include teaching residents and medical students procedures, and optimizing the efficiency and safety of the discharge process.

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Eileen Maziarz

Associate Professor of Medicine

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