A terrible cough that nobody can diagnose
Most people think that whooping cough (pertussis) is a disease of children. It used to be, but not any more. In the developed world today where most children have received…
How long is whooping cough infectious for?
3D representation of pertussis toxin, made up of 6 complex protein subunits. It is one of several toxins produced by Bordetella pertussis. It is most lethal in babies. An inactivated…
Suspecting whooping cough
How do you know when to suspect whooping cough? Parents of teenagers might find this interesting. The kids will make light of it because they don't feel particularly ill, but…
New look whoopingcough.net
Whoopingcough.net is the only site dedicated to whooping cough and is recognised for its accuracy and detail. I have now given it a new modern look and simplified navigation so…