This bacterium is a causative agent of whooping cough disease or Pertussis. It causes the disease by infecting human respiratory system.
Pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, primarily affects the respiratory system. It causes severe coughing fits that can lead to difficulty breathing, especially in infants and young children. The Bordetella pertussis bacteria infect the upper respiratory tract, leading to inflammation and the characteristic symptoms of the disease.
pertussis
The causative microorganism of pertussis is Bordetella pertussis, a gram-negative bacterium. It primarily affects the respiratory system and is highly contagious, spreading through respiratory droplets. Pertussis is characterized by severe coughing fits and can lead to serious complications, particularly in infants. Vaccination is the most effective way to prevent the disease.
pertussis
The Respiratory System
pertussis pharyingitis
Pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, primarily affects the respiratory system. It causes severe coughing fits that can lead to difficulty breathing, particularly in infants and young children. The bacteria responsible for pertussis infect the lining of the airways, leading to inflammation and increased mucus production. This results in the characteristic cough and other respiratory symptoms associated with the disease.
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A paroxysm is a sudden recurrence or intensification of signs and symptoms of a disease. In the case of the respiratory system the bacterial infection is known as pertussis, or whooping cough.
Respiratory system
The Respiratory System.