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Whooping cough is caused by a type of bacteria called Bordetella pertussis, which attack the upper respiratory system and can cause airways to swell, according to the CDC.
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Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025
What to know about whooping cough Whooping cough is a very contagious respiratory illness caused by a type of bacteria called Bordetella pertussis.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2025
Of the three diseases, immunity wanes fastest for pertussis, says Chin-Hong.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2025
Last year, the country reported more cases in 2024 of pertussis compared to 2019, prior to the pandemic, indicating that things are starting to return to pre-pandemic patterns, according to the CDC.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 21 Feb. 2025
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Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025
What to know about whooping cough Whooping cough is a very contagious respiratory illness caused by a type of bacteria called Bordetella pertussis.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2025
Of the three diseases, immunity wanes fastest for pertussis, says Chin-Hong.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2025
Last year, the country reported more cases in 2024 of pertussis compared to 2019, prior to the pandemic, indicating that things are starting to return to pre-pandemic patterns, according to the CDC.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 21 Feb. 2025
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“Pertussis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pertussis. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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pertussis
noun
per·tus·sis
pər-ˈtəs-əs 
Medical Definition
pertussis
noun
per·tus·sis
pər-ˈtəs-əs
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