Pertussis

Therapeutic area
Pulmonology
Rare disease
Yes

Definition
A contagious bacterial respiratory infection caused by Bordetella pertussis. It is characterized by severe and uncontrollable cough, resulting in a whooping sound during breathing following the cough.
Genetic basis
No
Non-human condition
No
Rare disease
Yes
Listing at source
Listed
Condition name
Pertussis
Therapeutic area
Pulmonology

  • pertussis
  • Bordetella infection
  • Bordetella pertussis caused disease or disorder
  • Bordetella pertussis disease or disorder
  • Bordetella pertussis infection
  • Bordetella pertussis infectious disease
  • pertussis
  • whooping cough

Disease mechanisms
  • Acquired
Severity
Severe

  • Infectious Disease
  • Pulmonology

MONDO ID
Parent condition
MONDO:0005087

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