11Final Thought
In conclusion, according to a recent publication, over 24.1 million cases of whooping cough and about 160,700 deaths are being recorded per year. (11) Also, children are more susceptible to this disease. Therefore, it is advised that kids should be given the DPT vaccine (Diphtheria, Pertussis, and Tetanus) for prevention.
In a situation where the symptoms as mentioned above are present in a patient, antibiotics such as erythromycin should be administered, not only to the patient but also to the people living with him or her. However, if symptoms persist and become severe, such patients should be admitted and put under intensive care immediately.
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