https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whooping_cough
The bacterium Bordetella pertussis causes whooping cough. It is an airborne disease (through droplets) that spreads easily through the coughs and sneezes …
https://doh.wa.gov/public-health-provider-resources/notifiable-conditions/pertussis
Cause: Bacterium Bordetella pertussis. Cause: Bacterium Bordetella pertussis. Illness and treatment: Classic pertussis symptoms include initial cold-like manifestations followed by
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Jan 24, 2026 · Whooping cough (also known as pertussis) is a bacterial infection that affects your respiratory tract, especially your nose and throat. It causes long …
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Feb 3, 2026 · Pertussis, also called whooping cough or the 100-day cough, is a respiratory infection caused by Bordetella pertussis bacteria, which spreads …
https://www.health.harvard.edu/immune-and-infectious-diseases/pertussis-whooping-cough-a-to-z
Apr 16, 2026 · Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious bacterial infection that causes violent coughing. The coughing makes it hard to breathe and produces
https://www.yalemedicine.org/conditions/whooping-cough-pertussis
Whooping cough (pertussis) is a highly contagious bacterial infection causing severe coughing fits and a "whoop" sound. Learn about symptoms, risks to …
https://www.healthpartners.com/blog/whooping-cough/
Whooping cough is a highly contagious bacterial infection. Learn what causes it, and what the symptoms and treatment options are if you have it.
https://www.everydayhealth.com/whooping-cough/guide/
May 25, 2023 · Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a highly contagious infectious bacterial disease that causes uncontrollable …
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Whooping cough most commonly affects babies and young children but can affect anyone at any age. While babies and young children are among the most …