What is Bordetella commonly known to cause in humans?
Whooping cough
Influenza
Common cold
Tuberculosis
Answer
Bordetella pertussis, also known as Bordetella, is a bacterium that commonly causes whooping cough in humans. The bacteria is spread through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Whooping cough is a serious illness that can be fatal in infants and young children. The disease can cause coughing fits that can last for weeks, and it can also lead to pneumonia and other complications.
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