Whooping Cough / Pertussis - Causes - Symptoms - Diagnosis - Treatment - Prevention
Whooping cough is a respiratory tract infection caused by a bacterium called Bordetella pertussis. DPT vaccine helps to prevent the infection.
Whooping cough is a respiratory tract infection caused by a bacterium called Bordetella pertussis. DPT vaccine helps to prevent the infection.
New South Wales chief health officer, Dr Kerry Chant said that it is important for infants to be vaccinated against the disease. “Infants may not develop sufficient pertussis protection until the three-dose course of whooping cough vaccine is completed after six months of age”, Dr Chant added.
Source-Medindia
Whooping Cough claims 77 lives
77 people belonging to two provinces of Papua New Guinea have died due to a whooping cough epidemic
77 people belonging to two provinces of Papua New Guinea have died due to a whooping cough epidemic
Don�t Let Symptoms of Whooping Cough Escape You, Parents Warned
Parents in Toronto have been alerted to be watchful for symptoms of whooping cough in children; this alert has been sounded after recent reports, of increase in such cases in the previous year.
Parents in Toronto have been alerted to be watchful for symptoms of whooping cough in children; this alert has been sounded after recent reports, of increase in such cases in the previous year.
Family Members Most Often Source of Whooping Cough in Infants
Infants with whooping cough were most likely infected by the people they live with, according to a multi-country study led by researchers.
Infants with whooping cough were most likely infected by the people they live with, according to a multi-country study led by researchers.
