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Whooping Chough Whooping cough, which is also known as Pertussis, is caused by infection by the Bordetella Pertussis bacteria. It is a highly contagious bacterial disease that affects the respiratory system and produces spasms of coughing that usually ends in a high-pitched whooping sound. ... People who have been immunized in the past may still develop infection but it is usually a typical or very mild that is another cause of whooping cough. ... Cough suppressants are usually not helpful and should not be used. ... Personal Reflection: When I think of Whooping cough I dont think of it as a major epidemic. ... I am almost certain that in a few more years Whooping cough will disappear. ... Now maybe back in the 1900s Whooping cough would have been an epidemic because of their very limited amount of technology and they wouldnt of known how to treat the disease or how to contain it. With all this in mind I think that Whooping cough is not a serious problem. ... Erythromycin: An antibiotic used to shorten the duration of the symptoms of Whooping cough. ... DtaP: A vaccine that protects children against the Whooping Cough.
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