Pertussis Has the Following Characteristics Except ________

question 77

Multiple Choice

Pertussis has the following characteristics except ________.

• A)the disease progresses through several distinct stages
• 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 droplet contact

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