: an infectious respiratory disease especially of children caused by a bacterium (Bordetella pertussis) and marked by a convulsive spasmodic cough sometimes followed by a crowing intake of breath
called also pertussis
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How to prevent whooping cough: The best protection for infants against whooping cough is to be vaccinated, said Goodsitt.
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Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
Pavia explains that whooping cough is caused by bacteria called Bordetella pertussis, and a closely related relative, called Bordetella parapertussis.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 23 Sep. 2024
Blame it on tacos. California ‘overdue’ for whooping cough outbreak as cases spike across U.S.
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—Defne Karabatur, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2024
Typical early symptoms of whooping cough include: Runny nose.
—Aaron Valdez, The Enquirer, 30 Oct. 2024
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Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
Pavia explains that whooping cough is caused by bacteria called Bordetella pertussis, and a closely related relative, called Bordetella parapertussis.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 23 Sep. 2024
Blame it on tacos. California ‘overdue’ for whooping cough outbreak as cases spike across U.S.
Get unlimited access to the Los Angeles Times.
—Defne Karabatur, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2024
Typical early symptoms of whooping cough include: Runny nose.
—Aaron Valdez, The Enquirer, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Whooping cough.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/whooping%20cough. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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