Mexican health officials issued an emergency alert as a whooping cough outbreak has caused 37 deaths in 14 states.

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

Whooping cough, or pertussis, was once a leading cause of death for children in the U.S. and worldwide before 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.

Laredo Public Health officials report an increase in whooping cough cases and urge vaccination to prevent illness, especially ...

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 ...

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 ...