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Acute Carotid Dissection in an Adult Caused by Pertussis
We present a 57-year-old man who worked in a pediatric setting who, after a strong coughing attack caused by a pertussis infection, presented with an internal carotid dissection and a consequent ischemic cerebral lesion. This case suggests the importance of vaccination for subjects who belong to high-risk categories.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - February 13, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Giovanna Viticchi, Lorenzo Falsetti, Roberto Baruffaldi, Fabrizio Vernieri, Claudia Altamura, Marco Bartolini, Leandro Provinciali, Mauro Silvestrini Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research