Bordetella pertussis

WHAT IS IT?

Bordetella pertussis is a gram negative, cocccobacillus, encapsulated aerobic bacteria.

Gram stain of Bordetella pertussis (source)
Gram stain of Bordetella pertussis (source)
CULTURE CHARACTERISTICS
MOLECULAR CHARACTERISTICS

Pertussis toxin: this is virulence protein that causes lymphocytosis and systemic manifestations.

TRANSMISSION

Aerosol droplet transmission 

CONDITIONS CAUSED

Pertussis

TREATMENT

Macrolidses (such as Azithromycin)

OTHER HY FACTS

 

Page Updated: 11.24.2016