Infants with whooping cough (pertussis) were most likely infected by the people they live with, according to a multicountry study led by researchers from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

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Infants with whooping cough (pertussis) were most likely infected by the people they live with, according to a multicountry study led by researchers from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Parents were the source in 55% of affected infants. In all, household members were responsible 75% of the time. Pertussis is a highly contagious bacterial infection...

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