A 5-year-old child with a 'whoop' sound after coughing spells likely has which infection?
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Correct answer: Pertussis (whooping cough)
Pertussis presents with an inspiratory 'whoop' following paroxysmal cough, especially in children preventable by DTaP vaccine.
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