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What is whooping cough (pertussis) and why is the disease very dangerous for children?
Gough cough, also known as pertussis, is a highly contagious respiratory disease caused by the bacterium bordetella pertussis. This disease is particularly dangerous for infants and toddlers, but can also affect adults. The symptoms often begin with a mild one...