Category: Infectious Disease / Bacterial Respiratory Infections
Pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis, characterized by severe coughing fits followed by a 'whooping' sound.
Estimated 24.1 million cases and 160,700 deaths globally in 2014, with ongoing outbreaks despite vaccination. (Source: WHO)
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