Patient's question:
Weak all over, uncomfortable, not feeling well, what are the causes of whooping cough?Doctor's answer:
The cause of whooping cough is the transmission of Bordetella pertussis. Bordetella urealyticus and Bordetella parapertussis can also cause whooping cough. Typically, whooping cough patients, as well as asymptomatic carriers and those with carrier status, serve as sources of transmission and can spread the disease through respiratory droplets. Children under the age of 5 who have not been vaccinated with the DTP vaccine are more susceptible to infection. It is still recommended to follow the vaccination schedule.