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

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.

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

Whooping cough is a respiratory illness caused by the Bordetella pertussis bacteria that releases toxins to damage parts of the respiratory system lining, causing airways to swell. Early symptoms ...

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 ...

The group is focused on the prevention of whooping cough, a life-threatening disease caused by Bordetella Pertussis, which is a highly contagious respiratory bacterium. The two groups are ...