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Whooping cough cases have seen a massive spike in the United States this year. The number of cases is almost five times compared to previous year, raising concern among health authorities.

Researchers at UNSW Sydney and the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) have developed a new genomic test that can identify the specific strains of whooping cough (bacterium Bordetella pertussis).

More than five times as many cases of whooping cough have been reported in this country as of Oct. 19, compared to the same time in 2023, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says.

"I think there's only so much you can do. So all the healthcare things ... say more families should be mindful as cases of whooping cough have tripled in Colorado this year compared to 2023.

Vaccinated patients do, however, tend to have less severe symptoms and recover faster. More information about whooping cough can be found at the CDC website.

“If you do have Pertussis, there is a treatment with antibiotics in the first 3 weeks of the disease.” Clayton said they do see increases in Whooping Cough approximately every 3-5 years.

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