南加州大学Medical Microbiology讲义

南加州大学Medical Microbiology讲义

TEACHING OBJECTIVES:

1. Know the general morphology and physiology of the organisms
2. Know epidemiology and clinical symptoms
3. Understand the mechanisms pathogenesis
4. Know the diagnostic, therapeutic and preventive procedures


READING:

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Murray, et al.:
Medical Microbiology, 5 ed., Chapter 36, pp. 377-382 and
chapter 35, pp. 367-374


BORDETELLA

Bordetella pertussis is the only organism of major clinical significance in this genus, causing
whooping cough in infants and young children. However, a closely related organism, B.
parapertussis can also cause a milder form of bronchitis. B. bronchosepticus, another member of
the genus Bordetella, is the causative agent of respiratory diseases in cats and swine, but can cause
broncho-pulmonary symptoms in severely immunosuppressed individuals.

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