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Severe pertussis complicated by pulmonary hypertension in a Moroccan infant: a case report

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A case report demonstrates pulmonary hypertension in a 2-month-old infant with pertussis, highlighting severe respiratory challenges.

Pulmonary hypertension was observed in a 2-month-old infant with severe pertussis.
Laboratory findings confirmed Bordetella pertussis infection, revealing leukocytosis with neutrophil predominance.
Echocardiography indicated elevated pulmonary artery pressures, which improved with sildenafil treatment.
This case underscores the importance of early diagnosis and multidisciplinary management in severe pertussis.

Belhakim et al. (2025) studied this question.

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