Scientific American11d
Whooping Cough Is Spreading Again after Years of Relative Quiet
When it progresses into severe disease, pertussis causes violent coughing fits punctuated by a distinct whooping sound caused ...
New York Post8d
Whooping cough infections climb to over 17,600 cases in the US
Whooping cough (pertussis ... be mistaken for a virus,” Siegel said. Adults can be treated with doxycycline, a type of ...
Fox News on MSN8d
Whooping cough cases up more than 340% over this time last year
Whooping cough (pertussis ... be mistaken for a virus," Siegel said. Adults can be treated with doxycycline, a type of antibiotic that prevents the growth and spread of bacteria. Azithromycin is ...
Minnesota whooping cough numbers highest in eight years
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota is seeing the highest number of whooping cough cases in eight years. The state health department ...
Yahoo3d
Whooping cough surging in Spokane and statewide as school year begins
Whooping cough can be treated by a course of antibiotics. This can be critical for young children but it is also recommended adults receive treatment to resolve symptoms sooner and reduce how ...