Pertussis, or whooping cough, is a bacterial respiratory infection. Initial symptoms resemble a cold but progress to intense coughing fits that can last for weeks. If infected, young babies are at ...
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Whooping cough, one of the most contagious diseases in the U.S., continues to surge, and Montgomery County is again sounding the alarm. Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, ...