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It is caused by a bacterium, Bordatella pertussis.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoIs it caused by a bacteria called Bordatella Pertussis.
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Is Whooping Cough a Virus or Bacterium?
It is caused by bacteria.
Is whooping cough a virus or bacteria?
Whooping cough is a highly contagious bacterial disease caused by Bordetella pertussis.
Is whooping cough caused by a virus?
No, it is not caused by a virus. It is a bacterial infection cased by Bordetella Pertussis and gives rise to bouts of coughing spell.No, the disease commonly known as whooping cough is caused by Bordetella Pertussis, a type of bacteria. This is not a viral illness.
What is the whooping cough caused by?
Whooping cough is caused by inhalation of the airborne droplets of someone infected with pertussis which is a virus. A person with pertussis who coughs or sneezes around an unvaccinated person may spread the disease readily.
How can we say if a sickness is caused by bacteria or a virus?
The only way to know is to do tests. Many are already known to be one or the other. Viruses: common cold, influenza, HIV, chicken pox and mumps. Bacteria: strep throat, some pneumonias, anthrax, diphtheria, TB, Lyme disease and whooping cough.
Is typhoid fever caused by bacteria virus or parasite?
Bacteria Virus
Is conjuctivitis caused by bacteria virus or fungi?
Bacteria and virus
Is HIV caused by bacteria?
No. HIV is caused by a virus, not a bacteria.
Is whoopiung cough caused by virus?
yes...
Is mumps caused by bacteria or virus?
virus
Is hepatitis caused by a virus or bacteria?
It is a virus.
Pneumonia is a bacteria or virus?
Pneumonia is an inflammation or infection of the lungs most commonly caused by a bacteria or virus. Pneumonia can also be caused by inhaling vomit or other foreign substances.
