Multiple choice

What is the common name of the illness “Pertussis”?

  1. Asthma

  2. Whooping cough

  3. Diabetes

  4. Kidney stone
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Explanation

Pertussis is the medical term for whooping cough, a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. The disease is characterized by severe coughing fits that often end with a "whooping" sound when the person breathes in, hence the common name. It primarily affects children and can be prevented through vaccination, making it an important public health concern.

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