"It's likely mitigation measures used during the pandemic (e.g., masking, remote learning) lowered transmission of pertussis," the CDC said in July. That interrupted what had been signs that ...

Health officials are sounding the alarm on Whooping cough, a potentially dangerous respiratory infection, that has spread ...

This important study provides evidence for asymptomatic Bordetella pertussis carriage among mothers in a longitudinal cohort in Zambia, significantly advancing understanding of transmission dynamics.

The Laredo Public Health Department reports a rise in whooping cough cases and is urging vaccinations to protect infants and ...

Measures like masking and remote learning likely helped reduce pertussis transmission during the pandemic. However, in 2024, pertussis cases have surged, reflecting a shift back to normal trends.

In addition, there are people with preexisting health conditions that may be exacerbated by pertussis. These include those who are immunocompromised or have moderate to severe asthma. Wen ...

pertussis in the upper respiratory tract, and reduces or prevents transmission, the cycle of pertussis epidemics is likely to continue. Teleflex Medical Inc. Current injectable pertussis vaccines ...

The bacterial illness, formally known as pertussis, spreads easily and is especially dangerous for infants. Two babies in Louisiana have died of whooping cough in the past six months, while the ...

The number of pertussis cases in Japan topped 10,000 ... they can still reduce the risk of transmission to others. However, there have been increasing reports of antibiotic-resistant strains ...

In his 20 years working in pediatric infectious disease, Dr. John Schieffelin has never seen another illness like pertussis. Also known as whooping cough, it’s a contagious respiratory illness ...