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What respiratory disease is commonly called whooping cough?
The medical name of the disease is "pertussis".
What are the top 6 killer disease in Nepal?
the top six killer disease in Nepal are diarrhea, measles, respiratory tract infection, tuberculosis, diphtheria, whooping cough.
What disease has the symptoms of short fast coughs ending with a whoop sound?
It is called Pertussis or "Whooping Cough".
How is the highly contagious bacterial disease pertussis more commonly known?
Whooping cough
How is bordetella pertussis caused?
This bacterium is a causative agent of whooping cough disease or Pertussis. It causes the disease by infecting human respiratory system.
How does whooping cough affect your respiratory system?
The Respiratory System
Which word is spelled wrong in this sentence the medical name for the disease commonly known as whooping cough is pertussosis?
The word spelled wrong in the sentence is "pertussosis." The correct spelling is "pertussis." The sentence should read: "The medical name for the disease commonly known as whooping cough is pertussis."
what disease has the symptoms long period of short, fast coughs ending with a "woop" sound?
Whooping cough (pertussis) is a highly contagious respiratory tract infection. In many people, it's marked by a severe hacking cough followed by a high-pitched intake of breath that sounds like "whoop." Before the vaccine was developed, whooping cough was considered a childhood disease.
Is Diphtheria the same as the Whooping Cough?
They are not the same disease. Diphtheria is a far more dangerous disease. It can seriously damage the heart and central nervous system. Croup, which usually afflicts infants, is an infection of the larynx.
Is whooping cough a virus or bacteria?
Whooping cough is a highly contagious bacterial disease caused by Bordetella pertussis.
Where can I get informationon whooping cough?
Information on whooping cough can be found through the Centre for Disease Control. You can also find out information about whooping cough through various popular websites on the internet, such as EMedicineHealth.
What areas of the body does whooping cough attacts?
Lungs and respiratory system.
