Bordetella bronchiseptica - ț̢
A species of BORDETELLA that is parasitic and pathogenic. It is found in the respiratory tract of domestic and wild mammalian animals and can be transmitted from animals to man. It is a common cause of bronchopneumonia in lower animals.
Synonyms :
Bordetella Infections - ț̢
Infections with bacteria of the genus BORDETELLA.
Bordetella parapertussis - ț̢
A species of BORDETELLA with similar morphology to BORDETELLA PERTUSSIS, but growth is more rapid. It is found only in the RESPIRATORY TRACT of humans.
Synonyms :
Bordetella pertussis - ț̢
A species of gram-negative, aerobic bacteria that is the causative agent of WHOOPING COUGH. Its cells are minute coccobacilli that are surrounded by a slime sheath.