Asked by Allie Tangco on Apr 24, 2024
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Which disease is commonly known as whooping cough?
A) rubeola
B) varicella zoster virus
C) pertussis
D) pediculosis
Whooping Cough
An infectious bacterial disease that causes uncontrollable, violent coughing which can make it hard to breathe; also known as pertussis.
Pertussis
A highly contagious respiratory infection also known as whooping cough, caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis.
- Discern symptoms and explore treatment alternatives for widespread infectious ailments.
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Nitish Goyal7 days ago
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Pertussis is the medical term for whooping cough, a highly contagious respiratory disease known for uncontrollable, violent coughing which often makes it hard to breathe.
Learning Objectives
- Discern symptoms and explore treatment alternatives for widespread infectious ailments.