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Bacterium concerned with pertussis is
Bacterium concerned with pertussis is
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The correct option is A Bordetella
- Whooping cough, also known as pertussis is a highly contagious
bacterial disease. It is caused by the bacterium Bordetella
pertussis.
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Initially, symptoms are
usually similar to those of the common cold with a runny nose,
fever, and mild cough. This is followed by weeks of severe coughing
fits and a high-pitched whoop sound may occur as the person breathes
in (loud crowing inspiration). A person may cough so hard
that they vomit, break ribs, or become very tired from the effort.
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Hence bacterium concerned with
pertussis is Bordetella.
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So, the correct answer is 'Bordetella'.
- Whooping cough, also known as pertussis is a highly contagious bacterial disease. It is caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis.
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Initially, symptoms are usually similar to those of the common cold with a runny nose, fever, and mild cough. This is followed by weeks of severe coughing fits and a high-pitched whoop sound may occur as the person breathes in (loud crowing inspiration). A person may cough so hard that they vomit, break ribs, or become very tired from the effort.
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Hence bacterium concerned with pertussis is Bordetella.
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So, the correct answer is 'Bordetella'.
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