Chapter 18. Bordetella spp.

  1. Stephen H. Gillespie4,
  2. Peter M. Hawkey5
  1. Qiushui He1,
  2. Jussi Mertsola2,
  3. Matti K. Viljanen3

Published Online: 7 DEC 2006

DOI: 10.1002/9780470017968.ch18

Book Title

Principles and Practice of Clinical Bacteriology, Second Edition

Principles and Practice of Clinical Bacteriology, Second Edition

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How to Cite

He, Q., Mertsola, J. and Viljanen, M. K. (2006) Bordetella spp., in Principles and Practice of Clinical Bacteriology, Second Edition (eds S. H. Gillespie and P. M. Hawkey), John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, Chichester, UK. doi: 10.1002/9780470017968.ch18

Editor Information

  1. 4

    Centre for Medical Microbiology, Royal Free and University College Medical School, Hampstead Campus, Rowland Hill Street, London NW3 2PF, UK

  2. 5

    Division of Immunity and Infection, The Medical School, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TT, UK

Author Information

  1. 1

    Pertussis Reference Laboratory, National Public Health Institute, Kiinamyllynkatu 13, 20520 Turku, Finland

  2. 2

    Department of Pediatrics, University of Turku, Kiinamyllynkatu 4-8, 20520 Turku, Finland

  3. 3

    Department of Medical Microbiology, University of Turku, Kiinamyllynkatu 13, 20520 Turku, Finland

Publication History

  1. Published Online: 7 DEC 2006
  2. Published Print: 20 JAN 2006

ISBN Information

Print ISBN: 9780470849767

Online ISBN: 9780470017968

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Keywords:

  • Bordetella bronchiseptica;
  • Filamentous haemagglutinin (FHA);
  • pertussis re-emergence in immunized population;
  • Direct Fluorescence Antibody Test andantimicrobial sensitivities;
  • Bordetella pertussis and cell-mediated immunity (CMI)

Summary

This chapter contains sections titled:

  • Introduction

  • The Genus Bordetella

  • Pathogenesis

  • Epidemiology

  • Clinical Manifestations

  • Laboratory Diagnosis

  • Therapy and Control

  • Prevention and Control

  • References

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