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A UCLA student was diagnosed with whooping cough Wednesday, bringing the number of on-campus cases to four. The LADPH had previously notified the school of a third case – a resident of Sproul Cove – on Aug. 23. (Daily Bruin file photo)

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4th UCLA student diagnosed with whooping cough, spread of infection &#8216;highly probable&#8217;

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Another UCLA student was diagnosed with whooping cough Wednesday, bringing the total number of on-campus cases to four. Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a highly contagious respiratory disease.

https://dailybruin.com/2019/08/30/4th-ucla-student-diagnosed-with-whooping-cough-spread-of-infection-highly-probable/

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4th UCLA student diagnosed with whooping cough, spread of infection ‘highly probable’

By Sameera Pant

Aug. 30, 2019 1:40 p.m.