Whooping cough is transmitted via respiratory droplets.The ___ stage lasts 1-2 weeks, while the second stage ________ is when a person has severe coughing.

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The first stage of whooping cough is the catarrhal stage, which lasts 1-2 weeks and is characterized by cold-like symptoms. The second stage is the paroxysmal stage, marked by severe coughing fits. Therefore, option B is the correct answer. Option A is incorrect because primary and secondary are not the terms used to describe the stages of whooping cough. Option C is incorrect because incubation and convalescent are not stages of the disease, but rather describe the period before and after the illness. Option D is incorrect because Low T-cell and High macrophage are not stages of the disease or descriptions of transmission. Option E is incorrect because incubation and invasion are not stages of the disease, but rather refer to the initial infection and spread of the disease.

Whooping Cough Is Transmitted Via Respiratory Droplets