MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

ABDOMINAL

GENERALISED LYMPHADENOPATHY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which disease is also known as whooping cough?
A
Pertussis
B
Diphtheria
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a very contagious respiratory illness caused by a type of bacteria called Bordetella pertussis . The disease is only found in humans. Whooping cough bacteria attach to the cilia (tiny, hair-like extensions) that line part of the upper respiratory system.

Detailed explanation-2: -Whooping cough, also known as pertussis or the 100-day cough, is a highly contagious bacterial disease.

Detailed explanation-3: -Diphtheria causes a thick covering in the back of the throat. It can lead to breathing problems, paralysis, heart failure, and even death. Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a serious infection that causes coughing spells so severe that it can be hard to breathe.

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