One of the responsible for one of the major cases of corruption that stole millions from the government spent only 1 year and half in jail. That guy stole for more than 12 years. Nobody cares. Second, the people in Brazil do not have, in general, political inclinations.
Faecal samples may be collected for microbiological culture if the child has significant associated abdominal pain or blood in the stool, as a bacterial cause of gastroenteritis is more likely. However these results usually don't alter treatment.
There are several tests that may be used when a pertussis infection is suspected: 1  Culture â this test has been the gold standard for identifying pertussis and is used to diagnose a pertussis infection.2  The sample is put into nutrient media and the bacteria are grown and identified.ertussis tests are used to detect and diagnose a Bordetella pertussis infection. Early diagnosis and treatment may lessen the severity of symptoms and help limit spread of the disease.