DescriptionWhooping cough is a highly contagious type. Transmission can occur via coughingpatients who inhaled by healthy people. The disease is caused by the bacteriumBordetella, there is also caused B. parapertussis.SymptomsSymptoms of whooping cough include:* Colds* Sneezing* red eyes, watery eyes* Mild fever* dry coughTreatmentIf whooping cough in infants, babies should be treated in hospital for whooping cough is more dangerous for that age group. It is therefore important for the baby to be immunized at 2, 4, 6, and 18 months and 4-6 years.
