Question

Bordetella pertussis causes

• A. Whooping cough
• B. Meningitis
• C. Influenza
• D. Pneumonia

Answer 1

The correct option is A Whooping cough

Pertussis, a respiratory illness is commonly known as whooping cough, is a very contagious disease caused by a type of bacteria called Bordetella pertussis. These bacteria attach to the cilia (tiny, hair-like extensions) that line part of the upper respiratory system. Whooping cough (pertussis) is a highly contagious respiratory tract infection. In many people, it's marked by a severe hacking cough followed by a high-pitched intake of breath that sounds like "whoop."

So, the correct answer is 'Whooping cough'.