Early signs of whooping cough in adults look very much like a common cold, Dr. Loafman says. For the first week or so of ...

Whooping cough deaths in the US hit a record high with cases surging nationwide Learn why pertussis is so dangerous its symptoms causes and prevention tips ...

Whooping cough, or pertussis, is a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by bacteria called Bordetella pertussis. The infection attacks the lining of the breathing passages.

Mohan said whooping cough is a contagious respiratory disease caused by Bordetella pertussis, a bacteria that only affects humans. Cold-like symptoms are usually the first signs of whooping cough.

Aaron M. Wendelboe, PhD; Elisabeth Njamkepo, PhD; Antoine Bourillon, MD; D Daniel Floret, MD; Joel Gaudelus, MD; Michael Gerber, MD; Emmanuel Grimprel, MD, PhD; David ...

For the first time since 2019, Belmont County three residents have been diagnosed with pertussis, or whooping cough, ...

when pertussis strikes a household in which an infant or pregnant person lives, we recommend all members of the household receive a course of antibiotics effective against Bordetella pertussis ...

Whooping cough, scientifically known as Bordetella pertussis, is a highly contagious respiratory disease. It is characterized by severe coughing spasms, where individuals may cough so intensely ...

Whooping cough is a highly contagious respiratory illness caused by the bacterium Bordetella Pertussis, according to the news release. People of all ages can be affected but the biggest risk is ...

Eden Prairie Schools issued alerts amid a rise in pertussis cases. Health officials say outbreaks are increasing statewide ...