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What is pertussis commonly known as?

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Anonymous

13y ago
Updated: 8/18/2019

Whooping cough is the common name for pertussis.

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Respiratory disease is commonly known as whooping cough?

pertussis


When was pertussis first discovered?

The pertussis bacteria was discovered in 1906. Two French scientists made the discovery of pertussis, which is commonly known as whooping cough.


How is the highly contagious bacterial disease pertussis more commonly known?

Whooping cough


The P in DPT stands for what?

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What causes pertussis?

The causative organism is Bordetella pertussis.


What is Diphterial Tetanus Pertussis vACCINE?

It is a vaccine to prevent Whooping Cough (also known as Pertussis).


What disease does Bordetella pertussis cause?

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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.


Is pertussis infectious?

Pertussis, otherwise known as whooping cough, is extremely contagious and is most severe among babies.


What respiratory disease is commonly called whooping cough?

The medical name of the disease is "pertussis".


What is the common name of the sickness known as pertussis?

Whooping cough


Does Bortatella pertussis attack?

First of all, the correct spelling is bordetella pertussis. Secondly, do you mean does it attack animals or humans?It is the bacteria that is responsible for whooping cough (or pertussis), which is a respiratory illness in humans. Humans are the only known hosts for bordetella pertussis, and it does not cross between humans and animals.