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Results 1 - 6 of 6 for Pertussis
  1. Whooping Cough (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is whooping cough? Whooping cough, or pertussis, is a respiratory infection that can cause coughing fits. In serious cases, the coughing can become violent and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/whoopingcough.html - Health Topics
  2. Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis Vaccines (National Library of Medicine)  
    Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (whooping cough) are serious bacterial infections: Tetanus is an uncommon disease that requires immediate treatment in a hospital. It ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/tetanusdiphtheriaandpertussisvaccines.html - Health Topics
  3. Diphtheria (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... come back. Treatment is with antibiotics. The diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus vaccine can prevent diphtheria, but its ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/diphtheria.html - Health Topics
  4. Infections and Pregnancy (National Library of Medicine)  
    During pregnancy, some common infections like the common cold or a skin infection do not usually cause serious problems. But other infections can be dangerous ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/infectionsandpregnancy.html - Health Topics
  5. Tetanus (National Library of Medicine)  
    Tetanus is a serious illness caused by Clostridium bacteria. The bacteria live in soil, saliva, dust, and manure. The bacteria can enter the body through a deep ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/tetanus.html - Health Topics
  6. Vaccines (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... and COVID-19 Bacteria, including tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis What are the types of vaccines? There are ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/vaccines.html - Health Topics