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Whooping Cough: What Is, Causes, Symptoms, and Course

Whooping Cough: What Is, Causes, Symptoms, and Course

What Is Whooping Cough?

Whooping cough (pertussis) is an acute infectious condition of the respiratory tract. The bacteria Bordetella pertussis causes it. Infection occurs mainly through droplets, which means that the bacteria are spread through the air when a sick person coughs, talks, or sneezes….

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