Whooping Cough
Whooping cough (also known as ‘pertussis’) is a highly contagious infection of the lungs and airways. It is caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. And it can be passed on through close personal contact, sneezing and coughing. The bacteria infect the lining of the airways, mainly the windpipe (trachea) and the 2 airways that branch off […]