Table 1 Demographics of patients with whooping cough syndrome and Bordetella pertussis
Characteristics | Total of patients n = 88 (%) | Patients positive for B. pertussis n = 18 (%) |
|---|---|---|
Age | ||
< 28 days | 13 (14.8) | 2 (11.1) |
29 days–< 2 months | 28 (31.8) | 3 (16.7) |
2–< 3 months | 21 (23.9) | 6 (33.3) |
3–5 months | 10 (11.4) | 2 (11.1) |
6–11 months | 6 (6.8) | 2 (11.1) |
1–5 years | 6 (6.8) | 3 (16.7) |
Gender | ||
Male | 47 (53.4) | 13 (72.2) |
Female | 41 (46.6) | 5 (27.8) |
Household contacts | ||
Mother | 14 (15.9) | 5 (27.8) |
Father | 7 (8) | 3 (16.7) |
Siblings < 7 years old | 14 (15.9) | 3 (16.7) |
Siblings 7–10 years old | 7 (8) | 2 (11.1) |
Siblings > 10 years old | 2 (2.3) | 1 (5.6) |
Uncles/aunts | 6 (6.8) | 4 (22.2) |
Others | 11 (12.5) | 3 (16.7) |