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> Solved MCQ: All are true about bordetella pertussis except _____ ? Correct Answer: D. Presence of antibodies in serum in diagnostic of the disease. Verified answer explanation for FPSC, PPSC, MDCAT, NTS, and CSS competitive exam preparation.

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# All are true about bordetella pertussis except _____ ?

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The correct option is **D. Presence of antibodies in serum in diagnostic of the disease**.

A. Most common cause is B. Petrussis

B. It may occur in children and young adult after vaccination

C. Bacteria culture from nasopharyngeal swab is the definitive diagnosis

D. Presence of antibodies in serum in diagnostic of the disease **(Correct Answer)**

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