Carotid Artery Dissection as a Possible Severe Complication of Pertussis in an Adult: Clinical Case Report and Review | Zendy

Danuta M. Skowronski | Zendy; Jane A. Buxton | Zendy; Morris Hestrin | Zendy; Robert Keyes | Zendy; Kevin Lynch | Zendy; Scott A. Halperin | Zendy

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Carotid Artery Dissection as a Possible Severe Complication of Pertussis in an Adult: Clinical Case Report and Review

Author(s) -

Danuta M. Skowronski,

Jane A. Buxton,

Morris Hestrin,

Robert Keyes,

Kevin Lynch,

Scott A. Halperin

Publication year - 2003

Publication title -

clinical infectious diseases

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 3.44

H-Index - 336

eISSN - 1537-6591

pISSN - 1058-4838

DOI - 10.1086/344776

Subject(s) - medicine , complication , carotid arteries , dissection (medical) , surgery , pediatrics

Adults can experience typical symptoms of pertussis. Complications due to severe paroxysmal coughing have been reported in this age group. We report carotid artery dissection as a possible severe complication of pertussis in a previously healthy adult. Adult booster immunization against pertussis should be considered to protect adults themselves from this illness and its potential complications.

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