Whooping cough creating havoc among the world!
Hey Readers! Have you heard about the latest outbreak that has occurred in more than 5 countries have seriously reported deaths that too young. Yes! I am talking about China, The Philippines, Czech Republic, The Netherlands, UK and USA, where the advanced cases of whooping cough are reported and even 2 deaths have been observed in China as well. As per China's National Disease Control and Prevention, there is 20 times higher cases than previous year. So, now sharing the details of this life-threatening condition: What is Whooping Cough? Also known as Pertussis, which is a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by Bordetella pertussis. It is characterized by coughing fits, followed by a whooping sound, gasping for air, hence the name. Spread of Infection:- It is spread through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Signs and symptoms:- This condition presents in 2 stages: Early Stage/Stage 1 :- In babies and young children Runny or stuffed up...