Condition Article

Whooping Cough

Whooping cough (Pertussis) is an infectious bacterial disease that causes uncontrollable coughing. Learn about the vaccine, symptoms, and treatment.

Infectious DiseaseRespiratory

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Definition

Whooping cough (Pertussis) is an infectious bacterial disease that causes uncontrollable coughing. Learn about the vaccine, symptoms, and treatment.

Concept record

Canonical title: Whooping Cough
Alphabetical key: W
Category: Infectious Disease
Content type: Condition Article
Other names, clinical names and abbreviations: None recorded for this concept yet.
Article status: Medical Encyclopedia Index Entry — full article under review.

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