A nationwide surge in pertussis has reached Erie County, which reported 23 cases of the vaccine-preventable disease in 2024. It is the county's highest annual number of cases since 34 were ...

In a move that underscores the dire state of Zimbabwe’s economy, Triangle Limited, a leading sugar producer, has announced a phased retrenchment of its workforce due to severe economic ...

Questions and answers republished by permission. Q: Are many of the current pertussis cases adults who are infected? – Esther, Lake Oswego A: The most current data we have on pertussis that is ...

COEUR d’ALENE — The respiratory viral season is in full swing as the community struggles with rising influenza and pertussis cases. Through November, there were 315 cases of pertussis in the ...

Whooping cough, formally known as pertussis, is a contagious respiratory illness caused by bacteria called Bordetella pertussis. It can be fatal. Certain groups are most at risk of severe ...

The study of the incidence and spread of infectious diseases in populations over time. Host, pathogen and environmental factors are monitored to determine the dynamics of infection, the ultimate ...

Department of Global Health School of Public Health Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, China Global Health Institute School of Public Health Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, China ...

The school district sent a notice that shared information about how to reduce spread of the highly contagious respiratory illness also known as pertussis. The health alert came about two months ...