Which of the Following Is Not True of Whooping Cough

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true of whooping cough?

• A) Secondary infections can occur during the convalescent phase.
• B) It is caused by a small, aerobic, gram-negative rod.
• C) Incubation period is 3-21 days.
• D) Cold-like symptoms are common for the paroxysmal stage.
• E) An uncontrollable cough occurs during the paroxysmal stage.

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