Whooping cough Crossword

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Across
  1. 1. - A high-risk group for severe complications from whooping cough.
  2. 4. - Medication used to treat whooping cough, especially in early stages.
  3. 5. - A prominent symptom of whooping cough, often occurring in severe fits.
  4. 6. - Identifying whooping cough infection through clinical evaluation and laboratory tests.
  5. 9. - The primary organ affected by whooping cough, leading to inflammation and mucus production.
  6. 12. - A key preventive measure against whooping cough, often given in combination with other vaccines.
  7. 13. - A common age group affected by whooping cough, especially before vaccination.
  8. 17. - Focuses on relieving symptoms and preventing complications.
  9. 18. - The nature of whooping cough transmission, spreading through respiratory droplets.
  10. 19. - Key strategy to avoid whooping cough infection, primarily through vaccination.
Down
  1. 1. - Acquired through vaccination or previous infection, protecting against whooping cough.
  2. 2. - A highly contagious respiratory infection characterized by severe coughing fits.
  3. 3. - The medical term for whooping cough, caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis.
  4. 7. - Temporary cessation of breathing, a potential complication of whooping cough.
  5. 8. - A thick, sticky substance produced in the respiratory tract during a whooping cough infection.
  6. 10. - The type of cough associated with whooping cough, characterized by sudden, violent attacks.
  7. 11. - The route of whooping cough transmission through coughs or sneezes.
  8. 14. - Whooping cough affects this system, leading to breathing difficulties.
  9. 15. - Thick mucus produced in the lungs during a whooping cough infection.
  10. 16. - The causative agent of whooping cough infection.