Whooping Cough
Whooping cough, also called Pertussis, is a respiratory infection that is well-known for its characteristic cough. Whooping cough is extremely dangerous to young children, and has a high fatality rate in infants and babies. The early symptoms of whooping
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Misdiagnosis: Whooping Cough
Undiagnosed Whooping Cough: The biggest risk in diagnosis of whooping cough is that it is often undiagnosed, or only diagnosed
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