Concept information
- Fields of Study
- animal and human health
- diseases and disorders (animals and humans)
- respiratory tract diseases
- Animals, Livestock, One Health
- animal and human health
- diseases and disorders (animals and humans)
- respiratory tract diseases
Preferred term
whooping cough
Type
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Topic
Definition
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A respiratory infection caused by Bordetella pertussis and characterized by paroxysmal coughing ending in a prolonged crowing intake of breath.
Source: Medical Subject Headings
Type: Concept definition
Broader concept
Synonyms
- pertussis (bacterial infections)
In other languages
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Spanish
URI
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/146177
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