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What is the definition or description of: culture of nasal swab shows b. pertussis?
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Whooping cough: A positive culture means you are infected with the bacteria that causes whooping cough. This infection can kill babies, but in adults may manifest itself as a cold with a prolonged cough.
Answered 12/16/2012
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Positive identificat: Culture of secretion from deep inside the nose (nasopharyngeal swab) is a step to positively identify the bacterium causing pertussis (whooping cough).
Answered 12/21/2012
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