Government of Jamaica
Also called Whooping cough, Pertussis-like syndrome
Paroxysms of coughing, characteristic high-pitched inspiratory whoop.
Nasopharyngeal aspirate or cough plate
Contact the laboratory for details prior to specimen collection.
National Public Health Lab (Bacteriology section)
48 hours
Source: National Surveillance Manual
Notified as it occurs and followed up with an investigation report. The weekly bulletin gives confirmed cases for the year to date, beside last year’s. Pertussis-like syndrome is confirmed on clinical grounds.
The National Surveillance Unit publishes the latest figures every week.