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Which characteristic of pertussis is incorrect? A. it can be prevented by vaccination B. ciliated cells...

Which characteristic of pertussis is incorrect?

A. it can be prevented by vaccination

B. ciliated cells in the trachea are rendered non-functional

C. one stage of disease produces violent coughing fits

D. an aerobic Gram-negative coccobacillus is the cause of disease

E. all the above are correct

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