All are features of Pertussis except –
Correct Answer: Cerebellar Ataxia
Description: Complications of Pertussis
Respiratory -
Patchy Atelectasis
Subcutaneous emphysema
Pneumonia
Interstitial Pneumonia
Bronchiectasis
Pneumothorax
Otitis media
Neurological
Persistent seizures
Paraplegia
Ataxia
Hemiplegia
Convulsions & Encephalopathy
Gastro-Intestinal manifestation → Hernia & Rectal Prolapse
Hemorrhagic → Subconjunctival haemorrhage, Intracranial haemorrhage
Severe malnutrition
Although ataxia is seen in Pertussis, it is not of cerebellar origin. There is no involvement of the cerebellum in Pertussis (can you find any signs of cerebellar involvement in this pt. ie. Hypotonia, Intentional tremors. Nystagmus, scanning speech)
It is sensory ataxia.
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