Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a contagious bacterial infection that affects the respiratory tract.

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Whooping cough’s medical name is Pertussis. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Pertussis is caused by the bacteria Bordetella Pertussis. Whooping cough bacteria attach to the ...