Washington state officials warned of a "sharp increase" in whooping cough cases compared to this time last year, mirroring a ...

it's a large increase from the same period last year when there were just under 4,000 cases. Whooping cough is an infectious respiratory illness caused by Bordetella pertussis bacteria.

Early treatment can help whooping cough, which is on the rise across the U.S. Here are key signs and symptoms to look out for.

Whooping Cough This 2016 illustration provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention depicts Bordetella pertussis bacteria, which causes whooping cough, based on electron microscope ...

The CDC defines whooping cough as a very contagious respiratory illness caused by a bacteria called Bordetella ... according to the CDC. Children under the age of 7 receive the DTaP vaccine ...

Cancel anytime. This 2016 illustration, based on electron microscope imagery, depicts Bordetella pertussis bacteria, which causes whooping cough. Whooping cough cases have spiked this year in ...

Whooping cough, medically known as pertussis, is a bacterial infection that can lead to extreme coughing fits. Caused by Bordetella pertussis bacteria ... half of infants under age 1 with whooping ...

Whooping cough, medically known as pertussis, is a potentially serious infection caused by Bordetella pertussis bacteria ... are not safe for infants under 4 weeks old. Instead, healthcare ...

Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis, according to the CDC. The agency said children under the age of one are most likely ...

which causes whooping cough, based on electron microscope imagery. (Meredith Newlove/CDC via AP) (Uncredited) MILWAUKEE – Whooping cough is at its highest level in a decade for this time of year ...