Whooping Cough: Causative agents, epidemiology and clinical presentations and Role of Pharmacists
Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. It is characterized by severe coughing fits followed by a distinctive “whooping” sound as the individual gasps for air. Causative Agents of Whooping Cough The primary causative agent of whooping cough is Bordetella pertussis, a Gram-negative bacterium….