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Which of the following is the pathogen of Pertussis?

Which of the following is the pathogen of Pertussis? Correct Answer Bordetella pertussis

Bordetella pertussis is the pathogen of Pertussis. It is a gram-negative bacterium that adheres to the cilia of the upper respiratory tract of humans and induces local systemic damages by releasing several toxic substances, including pertussis toxin. Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella typhi, or Clostridium botulinum are not pathogens of pertussis.

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