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What Is Whooping Cough?

By HERWriter

Whooping cough (pertussis) is a contagious bacterial infection. It gets its name from the "whooping" sound a person makes when they breathe in after a severe coughing fit. The "whooping" sound happens as air passes through the swollen and inflamed larynx.

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