Key information about Pertussis (Whooping cough) (Pertussis (Whooping cough)
| Key information about Pertussis (Whooping cough) |
| Prevalence | Rare |
| Curable | Treatable by a medical professional |
| Duration | Short-term: resolves within days to weeks |
| Diangosis | Requires a medical diagnosis-Lab tests or imaging often required |
| Contagious | Yes – Spreads by airborne respiratory droplets (coughs or sneezes) | Yes – Spreads by skin-to-skin contact (handshakes or hugs) | Yes – Spreads by saliva (kissing or shared drinks) | Yes – Spreads by touching a contaminated surface (blanket or doorknob) |
| Preventable |
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