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  1. Understanding whooping cough with a Mayo Clinic expert

    Whooping cough (pertussis) is an infectious respiratory illness caused by Bordetella pertussis bacteria. Learn more from Mayo Clinic.

  2. Whooping cough - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic

    Whooping cough is caused by a type of bacteria called Bordetella pertussis. When an infected person coughs or sneezes, tiny germ-laden droplets are sprayed ...

  3. Mayo Clinic Q and A: Pertussis most contagious during early stages of illness

    ... pertussis infection again in the future. Pertussis is caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis, which spreads easily between people through the air. You ...

  4. Whooping cough (pertussis) is a highly contagious respiratory tract infection - Mayo Clinic News Network

    Whooping cough is caused by a type of bacteria called Bordetella pertussis. When an infected person coughs or sneezes, tiny germ-laden droplets are sprayed ...

  5. Mayo Clinic Minute: What is whooping cough?

    "It's caused by the bacteria known as Bordetella pertussis. ... "Fortunately, there's a vaccine available for infants and children and adults to get immunized to ...

  6. In case you missed it: This week's Top 5 stories on social media - Mayo Clinic News Network

    Whooping cough is an infectious respiratory illness caused by Bordetella pertussis bacteria. It spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or ...

  7. Mayo Clinic Minute: What is whooping cough? VIDEO AUDIO -----whooping sound---- It's the heart-wrenching sound of a young child

    "It's caused by the bacteria known as Bordetella pertussis. It gets the name whooping cough, typically, due to the characteristic cough or the.

  8. Whooping cough - Diagnosis & treatment - Mayo Clinic

    2, 2017. Cornia P, et al. Pertussis infection in adolescents and adults: Clinical manifestations and diagnosis. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search.

  9. Diphtheria, tetanus, and acellular pertussis vaccine (intramuscular route) - Mayo Clinic

    Diphtheria, tetanus, and acellular pertussis vaccine (also known as DTaP) is a combination immunizing agent given by injection to protect against infections ...

  10. Mayo Clinic Q and A: Protecting newborns from pertussis

    DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am four months pregnant and live in an area where there has been a pertussis outbreak. What's the best way to keep my newborn baby safe ...