Children infected with pertussis are contagious for 10 days following onset of symptoms then cease to be contagious regardless of whether antibiotics were administered or not.

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Children infected with pertussis are contagious for 10 days following onset of symptoms then cease to be contagious regardless of whether antibiotics were administered or not.​

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Children with pertussis are contagious from the onset of symptoms and up to about 2 weeks after the coughing starts. Antibiotic treatment can reduce the contagious period to 5 days following the start of the treatment.

Children Infected with Pertussis Are Contagious for 10 Days Following