Whooping Cough Guide - How is whooping cough diagnosed?

Your doctor may do several tests to confirm a diagnosis of whooping cough or to check for complications related to the infection, including the following:

Nose or throat culture to test for the Bordetella pertussis bacterium
Blood test to check white cell count, which indicates that the body is fighting infection
Chest X-ray to make sure the illness hasn’t developed into pneumonia

Last modified July 21st, 2009

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Whooping Cough Guide - How is whooping cough diagnosed?

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