This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Bacteriology, Subject name: Microbiology
Whooping cough is caused by 
Select and explain. 
A. C. Diphtheria, B. B. Peussis, C. M. Catarhalis, D. S. Pneumonea
B: B. Peussis
Answer: B: B. Peussis 
Explanation: Whooping cough is caused by Bordetella peussis. It is an obligate human parasite. Incubation period: 1-2 weeks, 3 stages: catarrhal, paroxysmal and convalescence stage. During the paroxysm, patient experience violent spasm of continuous coughing, followed by a long inrush of air into the almost empty lungs with a characteristic whoop. Reference: Textbook of Microbiology; Anathanarayan and paniker's; 10th edition; Page no: 341