Whooping cough, or pertussis, is a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by bacteria called Bordetella pertussis. The infection attacks the lining of the breathing passages. People can get ...

However, symptoms may take as little as five days ... the more likely they will need to be treated in a hospital. Bordetella pertussis will clear out of your system on its own in about three ...

Whooping cough cases have surged to their highest levels since 2014, with health experts urging vaccinations and preventative ...

Whooping cough is a serious infection that is caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. Common symptoms include a cough, runny nose and sneezing before patients experience regular bouts of ...

Although the holiday season has ended, several weeks of winter remain, so many state and local medical experts continue to recommend residents take precautions against the sick season. Influenza ...

Aaron M. Wendelboe, PhD; Elisabeth Njamkepo, PhD; Antoine Bourillon, MD; D Daniel Floret, MD; Joel Gaudelus, MD; Michael Gerber, MD; Emmanuel Grimprel, MD, PhD; David ...

ILiAD is a late-stage biotech development company, which has raised over $100m to date, and is dedicated to the prevention of whooping cough, a life-threatening disease caused by Bordetella pertussis.

The group is focused on the prevention of whooping cough, a life-threatening disease caused by Bordetella Pertussis, which is a highly contagious respiratory bacterium. The two groups are ...

What to know about whooping cough Early whooping cough symptoms include runny nose, nasal congestion, watery eyes, fever and cough. Later, thick mucus blocks airways, causing uncontrollable coughing.

The AIM-traded firm said it would be the world's first phase three human challenge study for Bordetella pertussis, marking a significant milestone in vaccine development. It said the trial was ...