Which of the Following Is Not True of Whooping Cough

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true of whooping cough?

• A)secondary infections can occur during the convalescent phase
• B)caused by a small gram-positive rod
• C)incubation period is 3-21 days
• D)coldlike symptoms are common for the paroxysmal stage
• E)an uncontrollable cough occurs during the paroxysmal stage

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