Whooping cough

Whooping cough or pertussis is a bacterial infection that causes severe coughing episodes. The cough can be intense that it might cause the individual to choke or vomit. The name is derived from the sound produced when a breath is taken after a coughing episode. What are the indications? This condition typically starts with symptoms […]

Whooping cough or pertussis is commonly seen in early childhood but can affect adolescents as well. The name of this condition is derived from the whooping sound it produces when the individual gasps while coughing. Timely vaccination with the DPT vaccine usually provides protection to adolescents, but it will not guarantee complete immunity. Always remember