A) Bordetella pertussis
B) Bacillus
C) Diplococcus
D) Mycobacterium tuberculum
Correct Answer: A
Solution :
Pertussis (whooping cough) is caused by a bacterium Bordetella pertussis. It spreads by discharge from the throat of infected person (dioplet-infection) and direct contact. Fever, sever coughing vomiting, characteristic gasping 'whoop' (loud, crowing inspiration) are common symptoms. Whooping cough vaccine (DPT) can immunize the infants.
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