Whooping cough (also called pertussis or the “100-day cough”) is a respiratory infection known for the high-pitched “whoop” ...

CNN: What causes whooping cough? Dr. Leana Wen: Whooping cough, also called pertussis, is a highly contagious respiratory illness caused by the bacteria Bordetella pertussis. These bacteria are spread ...

Whooping cough is causing concern in Washington state, with public health officials reporting over 1,000 cases statewide so ...

Whooping cough, due to Bordetella pertussis and Bordetella parapertussis, is an important cause of childhood morbidity and mortality. Despite widespread pertussis immunization in childhood ...

Whooping cough is preventable, and getting vaccinated is the best way to protect yourself. The DTaP and Tdap vaccines are very effective at preventing whooping cough, but you’ll need to stay on top of ...

This important study provides evidence for asymptomatic Bordetella pertussis carriage among mothers in a longitudinal cohort in Zambia, significantly advancing understanding of transmission dynamics.

Whooping cough is a very contagious respiratory illness caused by a type of bacteria called Bordetella pertussis. These bacteria attach to the cilia in the upper respiratory system and release toxins.

A Pasadena resident tested positive for whooping cough after visiting the Kidspace Children's Museum last week, authorities ...

The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) announced news Wednesday (May 14) regarding measles in the state, with no new ...

Louisiana reports a sharp rise in whooping cough, with 164 cases so far in 2025, mostly affecting infants and causing two ...

The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) announced that no new measles cases have been identified following two recent ...

An illustration of Bordetella pertussis bacteria, which causes whooping cough (Meredith Newlove/CDC via AP, File) Whooping cough tends to peak around this time of year and in the fall. It's ...