Question

___ is a highly contagious respiratory tract infection that is easily prevented by vaccination.

• A. Pertussis
• B. Tuberculosis
• C. Diphtheria
• D. Common cold

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Pertussis

Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious respiratory disease. It is caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. Pertussis is known for symptoms like uncontrollable, violent coughing which often makes it hard to breathe. After cough fits, someone with pertussis often needs to take deep breaths, which result in a “whooping” sound. Pertussis can affect people of all ages, but can be very serious, even deadly, for babies less than an year old.