Common Causes Of Bronchitis

Bacterial Infection

A bacterial infection can happen following the occurrence of a virus in the respiratory system. However, these types of infections don't happen as often. A few bacteria suspected to cause bronchitis are Bordetella pertussis, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, and Streptococcus species. Bordetella pertussis is the root of the highly contagious respiratory disease called pertussis, otherwise known as whooping cough. This disease is rare but can have severe symptoms such as a violent cough that may go on for weeks. The reason as to why the disease is also called the whooping cough is because a high-pitched 'whoop' sound is produced when the child inhales after a coughing fit. Infection by Bordetella pertussis, Streptococcus species, and Mycoplasma pneumoniae can result in symptoms like a dry cough, sore throat, and high fever.

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