'100-Day Cough' Spreads From New York To China
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2 May 2024
Experts have warned that a drug-resistant strain of the '100-day cough', also known as whooping cough, poses a global risk
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This newly discovered variant of whooping cough is resistant to both antibiotic treatment and vaccinations
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The research, published late last month on medRxiv, talks about the spread of MR-MT28 that is wreaking havoc in the UK
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The cases of '100-day cough' have surged from New York to some provinces in China, causing concern among experts
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In January alone, over 15,000 cases were reported, representing a 15-fold increase compared to the same period last year
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UK Health Security Agency has warned of an increase in cases of the problem, also known as pertussis, in children
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Whooping cough used to be called the 100-day cough because it can last for weeks or months
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Symptoms include a cough following initial cold-like symptoms, then prolonged bouts of coughing
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Patients also report post-coughing retching and a 'whoop' sound on breathing in along with rib pain
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The unusually high number of worldwide cases has weakened immunity among populations, say experts
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