Definisjon av pertussis

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Noun

pertussis - a disease of the respiratory mucous membrane
whooping cough
infectious disease a disease transmitted only by a specific kind of contact
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Substantiv

pertussis - whooping cough.

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  • Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious disease caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. It is known to last for a duration of approximately 6 weeks before subsiding. The disease derives its name from the "whoop" sound made from the inspiration of air after a cough.

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  • pertussis
    A contagious disease of the respiratory system that usually affects children.

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