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Whooping Cough

A respiratory infection caused by BORDETELLA PERTUSSIS and characterized by paroxysmal coughing ending in a prolonged crowing intake of breath.

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Tree Number(s): C01.150.252.400.143.500, C01.748.969, C08.730.969

MeSH Unique ID: D014917

Entry Terms:

  • Cough, Whooping
  • Pertussis
  • Pertusses
  • Bordetella pertussis Infection, Respiratory

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