Pertussis Summary

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Encyclopedia Articles (5)

1,156 words, approx. 4 pages
Whooping Cough Definition Whooping cough is a highly contagious disease caused by bacteria. The disease is also known as pertussis (pronounced pur-TUSS-iss). The most prominent symptom of whooping cou... Read more
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Whooping Cough Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a highly contagious disease which causes classic spasms (paroxysms) of uncontrollable coughing, followed by a sharp, high-pitched intake of a... Read more
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Pertussis Pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious disease caused by the bacteria Bordatella pertussis. It is characterized by classic paroxysms (spasms) of uncontrollable c... Read more
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Whooping Cough Also known as pertussis, whooping cough is an extremely contagious respiratory disease characterized by a series of severe coughs at the end of which the patient has to draw in a deep b... Read more
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Pertussis A serious, highly contagious disease caused by bacteria, for which there is a vaccine available. Pertussis, or whooping cough, is a highly contagious disease caused by airborne bacteria. Per... Read more