Pertussis Has the Following Characteristics, Except

question 6

Multiple Choice

Pertussis has the following characteristics, except:

• A)pathogen has virulence factors to destroy the action of respiratory cilia.
• B)catarrhal stage has persistent, hacking coughs with "whoops".
• C)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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