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Which of the following best describes the disease known as “whooping cough”?

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Correct Incorrect Whooping cough is caused by the bacteria Bordetella pertussis and results in severe coughing fits.

Which of the following best describes the disease known as “whooping cough”?

• A skin infection
• A viral respiratory infection
• A bacterial respiratory infection
• A digestive disorder