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Klerksdorp Midweek, Klerksdorp - The distinctive high-pitched sound of someone gasping for air in the severe coughing spasms associated with pertussis explains why it is commonly known as ‘whooping cough’.
“Pertussis is a highly contagious respiratory infection, and most people recover after a prolonged period of coughing, but for some it can lead to pneumonia and other potentially life-threatening complications - especially for young children, pregnant women and older people,” says general practitioner (GP) Dr Rubena Sathar, who practises at Netcare Medicross Cape Road.
