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Whooping Cough

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Definition: A respiratory infection caused by BORDETELLA PERTUSSIS and characterized by paroxysmal coughing ending in a prolonged crowing intake of breath.  caused by Bordetella pertussis   
See Also Pertussis Vaccine 		Other names Pertussis; Pertusses; Cough, Whooping; Bordetella pertussis Infection, Respiratory

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