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Washtenaw County Public Health Department warns of whooping cough case at Dixboro church
by Tracy Davis | The Ann Arbor News
Wednesday June 24, 2009, 7:03 PM
A congregant at Dixboro United Methodist Church in Superior Township has been diagnosed with whooping cough, prompting church officials to notify anyone who attended recent services.
Whooping cough - or pertussis - is rarely fatal, but it's highly contagious and can cause severe illness, especially in young children, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Whooping cough isn't rare: The Washtenaw County Public Health Department says it's had 23 cases so far this year. It tends to be more common when school is in session, said communicable disease program coordinator Donna Nussdorfer.
Dr. Diana Torres-Burgos, the county's medical director, noted in a letter to leaders and members of the Dixboro Church that the county has had an increase in the number of whooping cough cases in the past two months.
Members were warned that they were potentially exposed at services June 7 or June 14.
Symptoms include a cough lasting more than seven days, intermittent coughing and vomiting after coughing spells. People with such symptoms should contact their health care provider, Torres-Burgos' letter advised.
Those with questions also can call Nussdorfer at 734-544-6880.
Washtenaw County Public Health Department warns of whooping cough case at Dixboro church
by Tracy Davis | The Ann Arbor News
Wednesday June 24, 2009, 7:03 PM
A congregant at Dixboro United Methodist Church in Superior Township has been diagnosed with whooping cough, prompting church officials to notify anyone who attended recent services.
Whooping cough - or pertussis - is rarely fatal, but it's highly contagious and can cause severe illness, especially in young children, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Whooping cough isn't rare: The Washtenaw County Public Health Department says it's had 23 cases so far this year. It tends to be more common when school is in session, said communicable disease program coordinator Donna Nussdorfer.
Dr. Diana Torres-Burgos, the county's medical director, noted in a letter to leaders and members of the Dixboro Church that the county has had an increase in the number of whooping cough cases in the past two months.
Members were warned that they were potentially exposed at services June 7 or June 14.
Symptoms include a cough lasting more than seven days, intermittent coughing and vomiting after coughing spells. People with such symptoms should contact their health care provider, Torres-Burgos' letter advised.
Those with questions also can call Nussdorfer at 734-544-6880.