Open AccessLeukoreduction and hydroxyurea in malignant pertussis: A case series
Author(s) -
Aldairi Nedaa,
Alali Hamza,
Kazzaz Yasser
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.3264
Subject(s) - leukoreduction , medicine , intensive care medicine , whooping cough , pathology , blood transfusion , vaccination
We report five cases of malignant pertussis, a rare but life‐threatening illness. Current therapies include supportive care and leukoreduction. Notably, leukoreduction might be more effective when initiated prior to the development of organ failure and pulmonary hypertension.