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Record 1 2017-01-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Bacterial Diseases
  • Respiratory System
Universal entry(ies)
A37
classification system code, see observation
DEF

An acute contagious infection of the respiratory tract ... caused by Bortedella pertussis [and characterized by a] paroxysmal cough.

OBS

A37: code used in the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems.

Key term(s)
  • chin cough

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maladies bactériennes
  • Appareil respiratoire
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
A37
classification system code, see observation
DEF

Maladie infectieuse [et] contagieuse [des voies respiratoires] due à Bordetella pertussis et caractérisée par des quintes de toux spasmodiques.

OBS

A37 : code de la Classification statistique internationale des maladies et des problèmes de santé connexes.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Enfermedades bacterianas
  • Aparato respiratorio
Entrada(s) universal(es)
A37
classification system code, see observation
DEF

Enfermedad bacteriana aguda, producida por el bacilo Bordetella pertussis o, menos frecuentemente, por el bacilo Bordetella parapertussis, [caracterizada por] accesos de tos repetidos y violentos, que pueden ser seguidos de un silbido (estridor) al inspirar y, en ocasiones, de vómito.

CONT

La tosferina es originada por una bacteria llamada Bordetella pertussis. [...] La tosferina es muy contagiosa y puede ser grave. Suele transmitirse por contacto directo con una persona infectada o inhalando partículas que esta última esparce al toser. [...] Las complicaciones son fundamentalmente respiratorias; entre las más comunes están: bronquitis (inflamación de los bronquios); atelectasia (colapso del pulmón); enfisema (problemas en la entrada y salida de aire en los pulmones); otitis media (inflamación de los oídos) y sobre todo neumonías. Complicaciones neurológicas: convulsiones y encefalopatía (daño cerebral).

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