Ep 44 Pertussis: Whoop Here It Is
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The History of Whooping Cough
Whooping cough didn't even get its scientific name until 1906, like for the bacterium. The disease first appeared in Europe in the 16th century and would continue to cause epidemics until it fell into this childhood illness pattern. It was called Tossa Farina or Tossa Kenina because the cough could sound like the barking of a dog. There were several English names for the disease, including whooping cough, no W,. Chin cough, kink cough, and others.
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