What Is Incorrect About Pertussis

question 45

Multiple Choice

What is incorrect about pertussis?

• A)A virulence factor of B.pertussis is toxins that destroy cilia cells is produced.
• B)The source of infection is direct contact with inhaled droplets.
• C)The paroxysmal stage is characterized by persistent coughing.
• D)The number of cases is steadily decreasing since 1976.
• E)It can cause severe, life-threatening complications in babies.

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Definitions:

Communication Model

A theoretical framework that describes how messages are sent and received, including components like sender, message, medium, receiver, and feedback.

Sender And Receiver

Terms used in communication theory to describe the parties involved in transmitting and receiving a message, respectively.

Human Communication

The interaction and sharing of messages or information among people through various verbal or non-verbal methods.

Inescapable

Impossible to avoid or evade; unavoidably present or compulsory.