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parapertussis /para·per·tus·sis/ (-per-tus´is) an acute respiratory disease clinically indistinguishable from mild or moderate pertussis, caused by Bordetella parapertussis. parapertussis [per′əpərtus′is] Etymology: Gk, para + L, per, very, tussis, cough an acute bacterial respiratory infection caused by Bordetella parapertussis, having symptoms closely resembling those of pertussis. It is usually milder than pertussis, although it can be fatal. It is possible to be infected with both B. parapertussis and B. pertussis at the same time. A parapertussis vaccine is available and may be given in combination with pertussis vaccine. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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