Whooping Cough: The Disease Affecting Sassuolo Players and Its Spread in Adults

The recent episode involving some Sassuolo footballers has brought attention back to whooping cough (pertussis), a disease often considered typical of childhood. However, it is fundamental to understand that this bacterial infection can also manifest in adults, often with less recognizable or atypical symptoms, but with the capacity to transmit the contagion. Let’s delve into the characteristics of this pathology and its modes of transmission among older individuals.