[Solved]: Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a…

Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious respiratory illness caused by the bacteria Bordetella pertussis. It spreads from person to person through coughing, sneezing, or breathing very close to someone who is infected. Symptoms can come across as a common cold but will get progressively worse, leading to the “whooping” sound-like cough. It is very dangerous to young infants under the age of one and anyone who already has an underlying respiratory disease. There is a vaccine to prevent whooping cough, recommended for every age. It is also highly recommended for people expecting a newborn or close family that will be around a newborn. Treatment will be antibiotics and supportive care, such as rest and hydration. If treatment is ignored, it can lead to further complications, especially in infants, like pneumonia or even death.