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Bordetella Parapertussis Whooping Cough
A pertussis that is a milder disease caused by the bacterium Bordetella parapertussis. The disease causes coughing, causes sneezing, or causes runny nose.
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Overview
A pertussis that is a milder disease caused by the bacterium Bordetella parapertussis. The disease causes coughing, causes sneezing, or causes runny nose.
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