What is ‘Whooping Cough’ which has killed several infants in UK?

Health By Sumit Jha Aug 12, 2024 Read the article

More than 10,000 cases of whooping cough have been reported in the United Kingdom, with at least 10 infants tragically losing their lives.

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Whooping cough, otherwise known as pertussis, is a highly contagious respiratory disease caused by the bacterium ‘Bordetella pertussis.’

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The disease is particularly dangerous for infants and young children, but it can affect people of all ages.

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Initial Stage (Catarrhal Stage): Symptoms resemble those of a common cold, such as a runny nose, mild cough, and low-grade fever.

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Paroxysmal Stage: The coughing becomes more severe, with violent fits that can produce a high-pitched “whoop” sound when the person breathes in. Vomiting and exhaustion often follow.

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Convalescent Stage: The coughing gradually lessens over several weeks, but recovery can be slow.

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Vaccination is the best defence against whooping cough.

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Antibiotics can be used to treat whooping cough, particularly in the early stages, to reduce the severity and prevent spreading the disease to others.

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Whooping cough can lead to serious complications, especially in infants, including pneumonia, seizures, brain damage, and even death in severe cases.

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