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Hyouka Rinkashimi
on Oct 16, 2024
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The medical term for whooping cough is:
A) pleurisy.
B) pertussis.
C) croup.
D) rale.
Pertussis
A highly contagious bacterial infection of the respiratory system, commonly known as whooping cough.
Whooping Cough
An infectious bacterial disease that causes uncontrollable, violent coughing which can make it hard to breathe; also known as pertussis.
- Comprehend the primary respiratory illnesses and their attributes.
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Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the primary respiratory illnesses and their attributes.
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