Whooping cough, or pertussis, is a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by bacteria called Bordetella pertussis. The infection attacks the lining of the breathing passages. People can get ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Whooping cough, a highly infectious respiratory infection that laid low in recent years, has come roaring back. In Ohio, whooping cough cases have doubled in a year, spiking ...

Pertussis, also known as whooping cough ... He said he also recommends wearing a mask even if you have a cold. What to do if you get sick If the common cold-like symptoms aren't improving and ...

People who have been diagnosed with whooping cough can limit its spread by staying home, washing their hands, covering coughs and sneezes and wearing a mask. Gedin said even if people think their ...