pertussis

[US]/pəˈtʌsɪs/
[UK]/pərˈtʌsɪs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a highly contagious bacterial infection characterized by severe coughing fits
Word Forms
Pluralpertusses

Phrases & Collocations

pertussis vaccine

pertussis outbreak

pertussis symptoms

pertussis treatment

pertussis infection

pertussis cases

pertussis diagnosis

pertussis prevention

pertussis bacteria

pertussis booster

Example Sentences

pertussis is a highly contagious disease.

the vaccine for pertussis is important for children.

pertussis can cause severe coughing fits.

health officials are monitoring pertussis outbreaks.

symptoms of pertussis include a runny nose and cough.

adults can also get pertussis, even if they were vaccinated.

pertussis can be particularly dangerous for infants.

early diagnosis of pertussis is crucial for treatment.

public health campaigns aim to raise awareness about pertussis.

pertussis is often referred to as whooping cough.

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