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How long after adult exposure to whooping cough does it usually take before symptoms show in exposed adult? (adult to adult)
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Pertussis: Pertussis (whooping cough) causes serious illness in infants, children and adults. It often starts with cold-like symptoms and maybe a mild cough or fever. After 1 to 2 weeks, severe coughing can begin. Unlike the common cold, pertussis can become a series of coughing fits that continues for weeks. Get immunized.
Answered 10/24/2017
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