About The Medical Condition Toxin, Pertussis

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Toxin, Pertussis

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Toxin, Pertussis Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Toxin, Pertussis?

Any of various biologically active proteins or toxins elaborated by Bordetella pertussis that cause the symptoms of whooping cough. Some activate pancreatic islets, others inhibit the adenylate cyclase cascade and some cause lymphocytosis.

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