What is the disease pertussis commonly known as ?Poliomyelitis, Whooping cough, Cholera, Hepatitis
Answer: Whooping cough
Explanation
Pertussis is commonly known as whooping cough.
What it is:
Pertussis is a highly contagious bacterial disease of the respiratory tract.
Cause:
It's caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis.
How it spreads:
It spreads through droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes
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