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pertussis
Used for:
whooping cough
Broader Terms:
bacterial disease
Broader Terms:
respiratory infection
Related Terms:
Bordetella pertussis
Scope Note:
respiratory infection caused by Bordetella pertussis and characterized by paroxysmal coughing ending in a prolonged crowing intake of breath; whooping cough.
Term Number:
0368-3326
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