Antimicrobial prescribing: NHS Forth Valley
Important: Therapy
Azithromycin PO for 3 days
Whooping cough
Micro Organisms
Bordetella perutussis
Important: Notes
Notify Public Health
Treat if less than 3 weeks since onset of symptoms.
NPA swab for PCR (or gargle in older children)
Consider alternative macrolide if under 6 weeks of age