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:

Restorative Theory

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Repair

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Adaptive Theory

A concept in psychology that explains certain behaviors and mental processes as evolutionary adaptations to help organisms survive and reproduce.

Psychoanalytic Theory

A framework for understanding the human mind and behavior that emphasizes unconscious psychological processes.