5. Describe pathogenesis of whooping cough. Explain why the main clinical manifestations of whooping cough are attacks of paroxysmal cough.
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**Infection**: Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is caused by the bacterium *Bordetella pertussis*. The infection begins when the bacteria attach to the cilia (tiny, hair-like structures) in the upper respiratory tract. Show more…
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