Leukoreduction and hydroxyurea in malignant pertussis: A case series

Abstract

Abstract We report five cases of malignant pertussis, a rare but life‐threatening illness. Current therapies include supportive care and leukoreduction. Notably, leukoreduction might be more effective when initiated prior to the development of organ failure and pulmonary hypertension.

Keywords

• Bordetella pertussis
• hydroxyurea
• leukoreduction
• malignant pertussis
• Saudi Arabia
• whooping cough