Whooping Cough

[aspiringmd1015]

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How common is whooping cough in adults? i Believe my dad might have it bc he has those characterstic whoops, and then i remember seeing a question in kaplan q bank about how as you age your immunity towards pertussin wanes, so i was wondering if its possible he might have it. If not, what other process could cause those characterstic whoops

 

[Transposony]

It's relatively common but usually does not produces the characteristic "whoop".
Only way to be sure is to get a culture done.

 

[gutonc]

SDN is not for medical advice. Closing.