Bordetella pertussis causes disease by

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B) interfering with the action of the ciliated epithelial cells of the trachea.
C) suppressing the production of mucus by the respiratory lining.
D) forming a pseudomembrane that obstructs the larynx.
E) irritating the diaphragm, which leads to severe coughing attacks.


B

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