Also known as pertussis, whooping cough gets its nickname from the sound made during coughing fits among the people it ...

Washington state officials warned of a "sharp increase" in whooping cough cases compared to this time last year, mirroring a ...

Caused by a type of bacteria called Bordetella pertussis, whooping cough is also known by its clinical name, pertussis. During the first nine months of this year, there were 483 probable and ...

Pertussis is a very contagious respiratory illness caused by the bacteria Bordetella pertussis, the GCHD said. Someone with pertussis will have similar symptoms to the common cold early on ...

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Dr. Madad explains that whooping cough occurs when the bacterium Bordetella pertussis attaches to the respiratory tract, releasing toxins that cause inflammation and swelling in the airways. “Whooping ...

Whooping cough, also called pertussis, usually starts out like a cold, with a runny nose and other common symptoms, before turning into a prolonged cough. It is treated with antibiotics.

Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a highly contagious disease caused by bacteria that can cause severe coughing fits. Though it’s often associated with infants and young children, older ...

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You may need another dose. Pertussis, or whooping cough, is caused by a species of bacteria called Bordetella pertussis. The bacteria attach to the inside surface of the lungs and release a toxin ...

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