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Whooping Cough / Pertussis

 
Pertussis virus  Pertussis, or whooping cough, is a very contagious (easy to catch) disease of the lungs and throat. It is caused by a bacteria (germ) found in the mouth, nose and throat of a person who is infected.                             

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Last Updated: January 18, 2010