Patient's question:
My child has been exclusively breastfed since birth. The little one has grown up to be extremely cute and soft. Ever since the child was born, my husband has been taking me and the child to the health station to get vaccinated to prevent diseases. We have already received over ten shots, including one for whooping cough. What does the term "100 days" refer to in whooping cough?Doctor's answer:
Pertussis is caused by the transmission of the Bordetella pertussis bacterium. Currently, there is a vaccine available for the prevention of Bordetella pertussis. After receiving this vaccine, it is generally no longer possible to contract the Bordetella pertussis bacterium. The term "" in pertussis refers to the fact that this cough often lasts for many days, with the majority exceeding three months. In other words, the clinical symptoms of this condition can persist for three months or more, sometimes even exceeding 100 days.