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How long is it supposed to it take for pertussis to go away?
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Pertussis: The old name for pertussis is the "100 day cough" - you should be evaluated as it can be very dangerous and only treatment is antibiotics (azithromycin) please see your doctor.
Answered 12/26/2015
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