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.
Back to Top Causes. Pertussis, or whooping cough, is an upper respiratory infection caused by the Bordetella pertussis or Bordetella parapertussis bacteria. It is a serious disease that can cause permanent disability in infants, and even death.When an infected person sneezes or coughs, tiny droplets containing the bacteria move through the air, and the disease is easily spread from person to person.The infection usually lasts 6 weeks. Whooping cough can affect people of any age.t is a serious disease that can cause permanent disability in infants, and even death. When an infected person sneezes or coughs, tiny droplets containing the bacteria move through the air, and the disease is easily spread from person to person.