Microbiology: An Introduction
Microbiology: An Introduction
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780321733603
Author: Gerard J. Tortora, Berdell R. Funke, Christine L. Case
Publisher: Benjamin Cummings
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Bordetella pertussis is the aerobic, gram-negative bacteria which produces cytotoxin kills ciliated cells of the trachea.

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Whooping cough is an upper respiratory system infection which is also called pertussis, leads to uncontrollable cough and intake of high pitch air so called whooping cough. It is caused by Bordetella pertussis. Its infections resembles common cold, vomiting and pneumonia.

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