Bordetella pertussis infection in patients with cancer

Abraham Yacoub, Sowmya Nanjappa, Tyler Janz, John N. Greene

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Abstract

We illustrate 2 cases of pneumonia associated with Bordetella pertussis infection in 72-year-old and 61-year-old patients with cancer receiving myelosuppressive therapy after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Bacterial infections are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with cancer, and those receiving hematopoietic stem cell transplant, solid organ transplant, or myelosuppressive therapy are at increased risk. The infection was detected and the 2 patients had good outcomes following azithromycin treatment. Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a contagious respiratory illness that has become a public health challenge due to decreased immunity of the pertussis vaccine. Therefore, it is critical to recognize pertussis early in the course of the disease.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)163-166
Number of pages4
JournalCancer Control
Volume23
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 2016
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Hematology
  • Oncology

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