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In which stage of pertussis is the characteristic whooping sound made?a. convalescenceb. catarrhalc. paroxysmald. prodromal
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The stages of pertussis are catarrhal, paroxysmal, and convalescent. The prodromal stage is not typically associated with pertussis, so we can rule this out. Show more…
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