Core Insights - Japan is experiencing a significant outbreak of whooping cough, with over 60,000 cases reported this year, marking the highest number since the current statistical method was adopted in 2018 [1] - The National Institute of Health Crisis Management reported 3,599 cases from July 28 to August 3, an increase of 200 cases from the previous week [1] - The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has not identified the specific reasons for the surge in cases, which is also observed in other countries [1] Summary by Category Disease Overview - Whooping cough is an acute respiratory infectious disease caused by Bordetella pertussis, primarily transmitted through droplets and contact [1] - The incubation period typically ranges from 7 to 10 days, with initial symptoms resembling a cold, followed by characteristic spasmodic coughing [1] - Infants are at higher risk of severe complications, including pneumonia or encephalopathy, which can lead to death [1] Current Situation - As of now, Japan has reported a total of 60,826 whooping cough cases this year, significantly higher than the same period in previous years [1] - The previous peak in cases was in 2019, with approximately 17,000 reported cases [1] Public Health Response - The Ministry of Health is urging the public to adopt preventive measures such as vaccination, handwashing, and wearing masks [1]

据日本广播协会(NHK)报道，今年已出现婴儿死亡病例和重症患者，多地报告有患者对抗生素存在耐药 性。日本小儿科学会呼吁2月龄婴儿尽快接种疫苗以降低重症风险。 （文章来源：中国新闻网） 数据显示，截至7月20日的一周内，日本单周新增百日咳病例数较前一周增加226例。截至7月20日，今 年已累计报告病例52490例。 百日咳是由百日咳鲍特菌感染引起的急性呼吸道传染病，主要通过飞沫和接触传播，潜伏期一般为7至 10日。患者初期呈感冒症状，之后会出现特有的痉挛性咳嗽。幼儿如患病易发展成重症，还可能并发肺 炎或脑病而死亡。目前针对该病的主要预防措施是接种疫苗，治疗则采用抗生素。 日本国立健康危机管理研究机构29日发布的最新数据显示，7月14日至20日的一周，日本全国共报告百 日咳病例3908例，连续5周创采用现行统计方法以来单周新增病例数新高，今年累计病例数突破5万例。 ...