Pertussis
4 Brote ActivosPertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious respiratory disease caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. It causes severe coughing fits that can last for weeks or months.
¿Qué es Pertussis?
Pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, gets its name from the distinctive 'whooping' sound made when gasping for air after a coughing fit. Before the vaccine was developed, pertussis was a leading cause of childhood death worldwide. Today, it remains a serious threat, especially to infants who are too young to be fully vaccinated.
SÃntomas
- Initial cold-like symptoms (runny nose, mild fever)
- Severe, uncontrollable coughing fits
- Whooping sound when gasping for air
- Vomiting after coughing
- Exhaustion after coughing fits
- Apnea (pauses in breathing) in infants
Transmisión
Pertussis spreads through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes. It is highly contagious, especially in the first two weeks when symptoms resemble a common cold. Close contact with infected individuals poses the highest risk.
PerÃodo de Contagio: From early cold-like symptoms through 3 weeks after coughing begins (or 5 days after starting antibiotics)
Prevención
- DTaP vaccine for infants and children (5 doses by age 6)
- Tdap booster for adolescents (age 11-12) and adults
- Tdap during each pregnancy (27-36 weeks) to protect newborns
- Isolation of infected individuals
- Prophylactic antibiotics for close contacts
- Practice respiratory hygiene and handwashing
Live Pertussis Global Case Map
4 countries with reported activity. Updated from real-time surveillance data.
Brotes Activos y Casos Recientes
Inteligencia en tiempo real de monitoreo global de salud y vigilancia impulsada por IA
Fuentes de datos: BEACON, ProMED, OMS, CDC y más de 50 agencias nacionales de salud
✓ Datos en vivo actualizados en tiempo real desde fuentes de salud globales
Pertussis Outbreak: Australia Faces Record Whooping Cough Cases
Australia experienced an unprecedented surge in pertussis (whooping cough) during 2024–25, with more than 82 000 cases reported, disproportionately affecting children under 14 and concentrated in New South Wales and Queensland. The outbreak reflects a convergence of waning population immunity and declining vaccination coverage below the 95% herd‑immunity threshold, compounded by reduced immune boosting during COVID‑19 restrictions and lower uptake among adults and pregnant women. Early 2026 trends remain concerning, with cases already accumulating and warning signs including infant infections, antibiotic resistance, and sustained transmission, indicating the need for strengthened national vaccination and public health responses.
Source: BEACON - View Full Report
Pertussis Outbreak Hits Young Children in Cameroon
This event envelope contains reports on pertussis in Cameroon.
Source: BEACON - View Full Report
Guam reports pertussis outbreak first since 2015
This event envelope contains reports on pertussis in Guam.
Source: BEACON - View Full Report
Honduras Pertussis Outbreak: 91 Cases, Nine Deaths
Honduras is seeing an increase in pertussis cases and infant deaths, with transmission reported across most health regions. This reflects a wider post-pandemic resurgence of whooping cough throughout the Americas, caused by waning immunity and inadequate vaccination coverage.
Source: BEACON - View Full Report
Rastree Pertussis y más de 200 otras enfermedades con alertas personalizadas
Recursos Expertos y Referencias
Información confiable de las principales organizaciones de salud
CDC
Orientación oficial de los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades de EE. UU.
Ver Recursos del CDC →WHO
Vigilancia global de enfermedades y directrices de la Organización Mundial de la Salud
Ver Recursos de la OMS →Investigación
Últimas investigaciones revisadas por pares y estudios clÃnicos
Ver Investigación →Contenido Revisado Médicamente
La información sobre enfermedades en Virus Watcher es revisada por nuestro Epidemiólogo Jefe, ex analista principal del CDC para el pronóstico FluSight. Los datos de brotes se agregan de fuentes verificadas incluyendo BEACON, ProMED, OMS, CDC y más de 50 agencias nacionales de salud. Esta información es con fines educativos y no debe reemplazar el asesoramiento médico profesional.
Última revisión: 2026-06-29
Preguntas Frecuentes
Preguntas frecuentes sobre Pertussis respondidas por nuestro equipo de epidemiologÃa
Enfermedades Relacionadas
Rastree otras enfermedades con sÃntomas o patrones de transmisión similares
AnticÃpese a las Pertussis Brotes
Obtenga alertas e inteligencia en tiempo real sobre Pertussis y más de 200 otras enfermedades. Utilizado por sistemas de salud, servicios de emergencias médicas, escuelas y viajeros de todo el mundo.
Open Web App