Whooping cough is also called as-
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A.
Mumps
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B.
Pertussis
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C.
Variola
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D.
Rubella
Correct Answer:
B. Pertussis
Explanation:
Whooping cough is a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. The name pertussis is derived from the intensive cough associated with the illness, which often culminates in a high-pitched whooping sound as the patient struggles to inhale. While the initial symptoms may resemble a common cold, it can progress to severe coughing fits that last for weeks or months. This disease is distinct from Mumps, which primarily involves swelling of the salivary glands; Variola, the virus responsible for smallpox; and Rubella, often called German measles, which is characterized by a distinctive red rash. Therefore, pertussis is the correct clinical term for whooping cough.
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