An acute respiratory infection characterized by a peculiar barking cough is:
A) bronchitis.
B) pertussis.
C) croup.
D) influenza.
C
Explanation:
A) Bronchitis produces coughing.
B) Pertussis produces a "whooping" sound.
C) Correct.
D) Influenza produces coughing.
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