Whooping Cough is Caused by the Organism

Question

Whooping cough is caused by the organism
A)Streptococcus pneumoniae.
B)Bordetella pertussis.
C)Haemophilus influenzae.
D)Corynebacterium diphtheriae.

Accepted Answer

Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis.