Pertussis - World Health Organization (WHO)
Nov 26, 2023 · Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. In 2018, there were more than 151 000 cases of pertussis globally. Pertussis spreads easily from person to person mainly through droplets produced by coughing or sneezing.
WHO Immunization Data portal - Detail Page
World Health Organization Immunization Data portal presents global, regional, and country summaries of vaccine-preventable disease reported cases, vaccination coverage data, immunization programme indicators, vaccine introductions, and vaccination schedules.
NIH Issues Country-Wide Warning For Whooping Cough
Jan 15, 2024 · The National Institute of Health (NIH) has warned health departments across the country regarding the increasing threat of whooping cough, commonly known as Kali Khansi.
Whooping cough cases have exploded since 2023, new CDC data …
12 hours ago · Posted 1 minute ago. (CNN) — Whooping cough cases are continuing to rise in the United States, with new data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showing that there are five ...
Why Are Whooping Cough Cases Rising? What to Know and How …
Cases of whooping cough (pertussis) have surged, in the Philadelphia region and across the U.S. as well. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 17,500 pertussis cases have been reported in the U.S. so far in 2024, compared with only 3,962 cases for all of 2023.That’s an increase of more than 340% – …
Whooping cough in Pakistan: Bordetella pertussis vs Bordetella …
The aim of this study was to investigate the share of Bordetella species from potential whooping cough cases during 2005-2009. Eight hundred and two samples from suspected pertussis cases were collected, mainly from 2 provinces of Pakistan.
Whooping Cough Is at a Decade-High Level in U.S. | TIME
17 hours ago · Meredith Newlove/CDC—AP. MILWAUKEE — Whooping cough is at its highest level in a decade for this time of year, U.S. health officials reported Thursday. There have been 18,506 cases of whooping ...
Whooping Cough (Pertussis) Is on the Rise: What to Know
Sep 16, 2024 · Whooping cough is caused by a type of bacteria called Bordetella pertussis. The bacteria attach to tiny, hair-like extensions in the upper respiratory tract called cilia, which help clear mucus and other debris from the airway.
NIH issues urgent advisory on rising whooping cough threat
According to private channel news report, in a recent advisory, the National Institute of Health (NIH) expresses concern over a potential surge in whooping cough cases, anticipating heightened strain on health in the coming months.
Whooping cough is at a decade-high level in US | AP News
1 day ago · Updated 3:08 PM PDT, October 17, 2024. MILWAUKEE (AP) — Whooping cough is at its highest level in a decade for this time of year, U.S. health officials reported Thursday. There have been 18,506 cases of whooping cough reported so far, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. That’s the most at this point in the year since 2014 ...