Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a respiratory tract infection caused by the Bordetella pertussis bacterium. It is a highly contagious illness that can affect any age group but is most commonly diagnosed in infants and children. The illness is relatively uncommon in the United States because of the pertussis vaccine.
Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a respiratory tract infection caused by the Bordetella pertussis bacterium. It is a highly contagious illness that can affect any age group but is most commonly diagnosed in infants and children. The illness is relatively uncommon in the United States because of the pertussis vaccine.