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pertussis

The image depicts lungs with a dark, cracked appearance, symbolizing the respiratory issues associated with pertussis, also known as whooping cough.

A highly contagious respiratory disease caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. Known commonly as whooping cough, it is characterized by violent coughing fits. Unlike measles, neither natural infection nor vaccination confers lifelong immunity, requiring regular booster shots to maintain protection.

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