Define the case
Whooping cough is a patient who has a cough lasting at least 2 weeks and has at least 1 of the following symptoms:
- Continuous cough
- There is a sound of chin when you turn your attention
Urgent reporting and investigation of all cases
Regular weekly reports
Sample collection
Nasopharyngeal swab sample
- Put in a 15 mL sterile tube
- Store and transport samples at a temperature of 4-8C (there must be at least 4 ice cubes in the box to be shipped) up)
- Samples must be received within 24-48 hours
Initial analytical examination
Look for Bordetella pertussis bacteria by PCR method
