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What to know about whooping cough in adults Last reviewed Fri 22 February 2019 By Jamie Eske Reviewed by Vincent J. Tavella, MPH Symptoms Diagnosis Complications Treatment Risk factors Prevention Takeaway Whooping cough, or pertussis, is a highly contagious condition. This infection is most common in infants, but people of all ages can contract it. Whooping cough symptoms tend to be less severe in adults than in children. Unvaccinated infants have the highest risk of developing severe symptoms and complications from whooping cough. In this article, we discuss the symptoms and complications of whooping cough in adults and the treatment options. Symptoms in adults Whooping cough can affect adults and it is often less severe than in children. Adults tend to experience less severe symptoms of whooping cough compared with children. The reason for this is that adults have built up immunity ...
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