(HealthDay News) -- Whooping cough is an infection of the respiratory system caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis, the Nemours Foundation says.
The highly contagious infection, typically affecting children. can trigger coughing spells that can last more than a minute.
The child's face may turn red or purple, and the child may vomit, Nemours adds.
Nemours offers this additional information about whooping cough:
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Coronavirus in a Cough: Tests Show Masks Stopping the Spread
One-Third of E-Cigarette Users Report Signs of Lung Damage: Study
Ample Vitamins May Shield You From Colds
I've Already Had COVID-19, Do I Need the Vaccine?
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Prior Exposure to Common Cold Won't Shield You From COVID: Study
