Pertussis Has All of the Following Characteristics Except _______

question 59

Multiple Choice

Pertussis has all of the following characteristics except _______.

• A) the pathogen has virulence factors to destroy the action of respiratory cilia
• B) the catarrhal stage has persistent, hacking coughs with "whoops"
• C) the early stage resembles a cold with nasal discharge and sneezing
• D) DTaP immunization will prevent it
• E) transmission is by respiratory droplets

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