Pertussis (Whooping Cough) in Australia

Order Description - Brief Background on Pertussis and how the disease is affecting Australians? - What is the mode of transmission? - What is the diagnosis and management? - What is the prognosis and life expectancy of the condition in the Australian population? - What treatments have been developed and what is their effectiveness? What preventive strategies are available? - What Australian agencies are involved in this condition and what is their role? Are there any Australian government agencies involved? - What is happening locally in Australia regarding this condition? What type of research has been used to study the disease in Australia and around the world -e.g. basic research, clinical research, epidemiology, secondary research?