Whooping cough, or pertussis, is a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by bacteria called Bordetella pertussis. The infection attacks the lining of the breathing passages.

Infection with whooping cough in infants increases their risk of developing autism spectrum disorder, according to a new study led by scientists at Trinity College Dublin (TCD). Although the ...

Whooping cough is a respiratory illness caused by the Bordetella pertussis bacteria that releases toxins to damage parts of the respiratory system lining, causing airways to swell. Early symptoms ...

According to state health officials, the rate of whooping cough infection in Massachusetts has returned to pre-pandemic levels. In 2024, 841 cases were reported to the Centers for Disease Control ...

The case was reported at Demmitt Elementary School, which is part of Vandalia-Butler City Schools. The district said it followed public health guidelines to notify students, staff, and families ...

Known medically as pertussis, whooping cough is a highly contagious respiratory illness caused by the bacteria for which it's named, Bordetella pertussis, said Dr. Stephen Miller, the Health ...

Whooping cough is a highly contagious bacterial respiratory infection that for many can cause mild cold symptoms like a runny nose, low-grade fever and coughing. It can linger for up to three ...

We report on incidence and outcomes of severe pertussis in infants requiring ICU admission in Australia and New Zealand over a 13-year period, with the major burden observed in infants below 2 ...