Photos of Pertussis
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Infant being treated for severe pertussis infection. She received extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), a procedure that can take over the work of the lungs and heart. She also received dialysis to help her kidneys keep working.
A photomicrograph of Bordetella pertussis bacteria using Gram stain technique.
Source: PHIL Photo ID# 2121
Bronchiolar plugging in neonate with pertussis pneumonia.
From the Immunization Action Coalition
Source: Copyright American Academy of Pediatrics
Child with broken blood vessels in eyes and bruising on face due to pertussis coughing.
Source: From the Immunization Action Coalition