The bacterial infection pertussis has sparked an uptick in cases nationwide and has caused two deaths in Louisiana ...

Two infants in Louisiana have died from whooping cough amid a national resurgence. Experts urge timely vaccinations as ...

Caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis, whooping cough is infamous for its violent coughing fits, which can lead to ...

Laredo health officials are monitoring an increase in whooping cough cases and urging residents to take preventive measures, including vaccination, to protect themselves and vulnerable members of the ...

The management of chronic cough is described in evidence-based guidelines that appear to be effective for diagnosing and treating the many underlying causes of chronic cough. However, the ...

New research could aid in improving whooping cough vaccines to once again push this disease toward eradication by targeting two key weaknesses in the infection.

Caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis, whooping cough is infamous for its violent coughing fits, which can lead to complications like pneumonia, seizures, and even death, particularly in ...

Caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis, whooping cough is infamous for its violent coughing fits, which can lead to complications like pneumonia, seizures, and even death, particularly in ...

Whooping cough (pertussis) cases have surged in recent years. This factsheet gives an overview of the infection, including its key characteristics and complications. It is part of a collection on ...