A 22-year-old university student presents with paroxysmal coughing episodes ending in a whoop, sometimes with post-tussive vomiting. According to NICE...

Question

A 22-year-old university student presents with paroxysmal coughing episodes ending in a whoop, sometimes with post-tussive vomiting. According to NICE, which organism is most likely responsible?

Accepted Answer

Bordetella pertussis

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Streptococcus pneumoniae

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Mycoplasma pneumoniae

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Haemophilus influenzae type b

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Corynebacterium diphtheriae

MCQ (SBA): Pertussis

A 22-year-old university student presents with paroxysmal coughing episodes ending in a whoop, sometimes with post-tussive vomiting. According to NICE, which organism is most likely responsible?