ï¡30% at twelve months. ï¨ Pts with medical comorbidities that subsequently. caused a delay in surgery. ï¡2.5x greater risk of dying within 30 days following. surgery when compared to pts not delayed. ï¨ Incidence of intertrochanteric hip fracture. roughly the same as femoral neck fractures. ï¨ Demographics of female: male ratio. ï¡Between 2:1 and 8:1. ï¨ Proximal humerus fractures increase risk of hip. fracture for 1 year.
Pertussis is a highly contagious acute respiratory disease caused by the bacteria Bordetella pertussis. This disease has 3 stages: catarrhal, paroxysmal, and convalescent.
Etiology and History. Pertussis is caused by Bordetella pertussis. Bordetella pertussis was first recognized by Bordet and Gengou in 1906. The genus Bordetella is known for five different species that cause respiratory disease in humans and animals.The five species are as follows, B. pertussis B parapertussis, B. bronchi septica, B. avium and B hinzu.ordetella pertussis was first recognized by Bordet and Gengou in 1906. The genus Bordetella is known for five different species that cause respiratory disease in humans and animals. The five species are as follows, B. pertussis B parapertussis, B. bronchi septica, B. avium and B hinzu.