Mar 15, 2025 · Whooping cough is an illness that can spread easily. It's also called pertussis. An infection with bacteria causes it. Many people with the illness get a serious hacking cough. Breathing …

Nov 26, 2025 · Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a very contagious respiratory illness. Whooping cough may begin like a common cold, but unlike a cold, the coughing can last for weeks …

Feb 13, 2025 · Whooping cough (also called pertussis or the “100-day cough”) is a respiratory infection known for the high-pitched “whoop” sound some people make after coughing.

The bacterium Bordetella pertussis causes whooping cough. It is an airborne disease (through droplets) that spreads easily through the coughs and sneezes of an infected person.

Apr 16, 2026 · What Is It? Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious bacterial infection that causes violent coughing. The coughing makes it hard to breathe and produces a deep …

Jan 24, 2026 · Whooping cough (also known as pertussis) is a bacterial infection that affects your respiratory tract, especially your nose and throat. It causes long stretches of severe coughs that …

Jan 13, 2026 · Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by the Bordetella pertussis bacterium. It is transmitted through the air when a person with the …

Whooping Cough (Pertussis) Pertussis is a very contagious respiratory illness caused by bacteria. Many patients have severe coughing fits that can make it hard to breathe, often followed by a 'whooping' …

Dec 8, 2025 · Whooping cough is making a dangerous comeback. Learn how to spot the early signs, protect yourself and your family, and why vaccination is more critical than ever.

Feb 3, 2026 · Pertussis, also called whooping cough or the 100-day cough, is a respiratory infection caused by Bordetella pertussis bacteria, which spreads through droplets when infected people cough …