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Pertussis has no ancient history. The pertussis bacteria was first recognized in 1540.
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The first outbreak of pertussis was in 1578 in Paris, France.
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Sydenham named pertussis in 1679. The name means "violent cough".
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Scientists started to research the virus from a patient's mucus.
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French scientists Jules Bordet and Octave Gengou discovered bacteria Bordetella Pertussis.
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The first pertussis specific vaccine was developed. The protection provided by the vaccine lasted for 5-10 years.
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Madsen, who was helping to study pertussis vaccine, noticed that the vaccine could provide some protection from the virus.
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The first combined vaccine for diptheria, tetanus, and pertussis became available in the United States. This first vaccine ws 70-90% effective.
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Healthcare providers became concerned in the 1980's as cases of pertussis were on the rise again.
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A new vaccine was recommended for the prevention of pertussis.
