Microbiology: A Systems Approach
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Chapter 21.4, Problem 8AYP
Summary Introduction
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Symptoms appearing in each stage of whooping cough.
Concept introduction:
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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Microbiology: A Systems Approach
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