Microbiology: A Systems Approach
Microbiology: A Systems Approach
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To describe:

Symptoms appearing in each stage of whooping cough.

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Whooping cough is called as pertussis. It is caused due to infection caused by bacteria Bordetella pertussis. Infection is caused due to formation of two stages in this disease called as catarrhal stage and paroxysmal stage.

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