Rise in Bacterial Infections Triggering Severe Coughing Fits Hits Kansas!
Kansas is witnessing an alarming rise in whooping cough cases, marking one of the most significant spikes in nearly a decade. Commonly known as pertussis, whooping cough is a highly contagious respiratory disease caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention … Read more