Journal of Medical - Clinical Research & Reviews
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CORONAVIRUS and PERTUSSIS
Authors: Bracco Lorenzo.
Abstract
Pertussis (Whooping Cough) is a disease whose concomitance with Coronavirus could greatly increase Coronavirus consequences. The presence of Pertussis together with Coronavirus infection would determine a condition with a higher risk of mortality.
DR BRACCO PROTOCOL:
1) Do Pertussis serology for all people having a positive Coronavirus buffer and if this serology is positive, treat the Pertussis immediately.
2) For Preventive Medicine (4P Medicine): vaccinate the over 65 population for Pertussis to avoid complications in the event of a possible Coronavirus infection.
Citation:
Bracco Lorenzo. CORONAVIRUS and PERTUSSIS. 2020; 4(3).
DOI:
10.33425/2639-944X.1132
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