Whooping Cough - correct answer Pathognomonic Signs for Pertussis
Catarrhal, Paroxysmal and Convalescent - correct answer Three Stages of Pertussis (CPC)
Paroxysm of Coughs - correct answer Hallmark of Pertussis; Also known as Whooping Cough
Bordetella pertussis - correct answer Causative ...
Communicable Diseases PNLE 2022
Whooping Cough - correct answer Pathognomonic Signs for Pertussis
Catarrhal, Paroxysmal and Convalescent - correct answer Three Stages of Pertussis (CPC)
Paroxysm of Coughs - correct answer Hallmark of Pertussis; Also known as Whooping Cough
Bordetella pertussis - correct answer Causative agent of Pertussis or Whooping Cough
Catarrhal Stage - correct answer Most communicable or contagious period or stage of pertussis.
Infectious - correct answer It means transmissible from one person to another.
Contagious - correct answer It means easily transmissible from one person to another regardless of duration and contact itself.
Incubation Period - correct answer It is the time wherein a causative agent has infected an immune system, but there are NO signs and symptoms yet. However, the agent is flourishing in the body without the host's notice.
Carrier - correct answer A person who has NO signs and symptoms but carries a certain agent.
Case - correct answer A person who has signs and symptoms and carries a certain agent.
Agent - correct answer It is a causative microorganism that can disrupt or disturb an immune system, causing the disease.
Reservoir - correct answer It is the HOME of the agent.
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