Contagious Bacterial Disease Pertussis Spreading in the Philippines

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The Philippines' Department of Health (DOH) reports that the contagious bacterial disease pertussis is spreading in the country, with 54 children already dead from the respiratory disease. The number of cases has increased significantly compared to the same period last year.

: The Philippines ' Department of Health on Tuesday said the contagious bacterial disease called pertussis continues to spread in the country, noting that 54 children have died from the respiratory disease , reported Xinhua.

“Of the total pertussis cases thus far recorded, 77 per cent were less than five years old. Adults, aged 20 and older, account for only around four per cent of the cases,“ he added.

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