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Whooping Cough

Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, it is a highly contagious respiratory infection. All questions concerning symptoms, diagnosis, causes, transmission, treatments and prevention may be found here.

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Who invented the drug for whooping cough?

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Asked by Wiki User

The pathogen that causes whooping cough, Bordatella pertussis, was first isolated in 1906 by Bordet and Gengou. I don't know who was the first poor soul to have the cough drive them crazy, but I suspect that's not what you're asking.

Is whooping cough bad for asthmatics?

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It would be. It would make it hard to catch a breath.

What is the most common injury from whooping cough?

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the lungs and chest area is where most of the injury is done!!

How deadly is whooping cough?

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Whooping cough can be deadly, but it is not very likely.

What stages does whooping cough have?

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Asked by GaleEncyofAltMed

Whooping cough has four stages that partially overlap: incubation, catarrhal stage, paroxysmal stage, and convalescent stage.