Caused by the bacterium Bordetellapertussis, it initially resembles a cold with a short dry cough.
致病菌为百日咳博尔德氏杆菌,潜伏期一周,类似普通感冒,伴有短促的干咳。
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Antibiotics are not used to treat bronchitis except for people whose infection is caused by Bordetellapertussis or for some people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.