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First of all, the correct spelling is bordetella pertussis. Secondly, do you mean does it attack animals or humans?
It is the bacteria that is responsible for whooping cough (or pertussis), which is a respiratory illness in humans. Humans are the only known hosts for bordetella pertussis, and it does not cross between humans and animals.
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What does Bortatella pertussis attack?
First of all, the correct spelling is bordetella pertussis. Secondly, do you mean does it attack animals or humans?It is the bacteria that is responsible for whooping cough (or pertussis), which is a respiratory illness in humans. Humans are the only known hosts for bordetella pertussis, and it does not cross between humans and animals.
What causes pertussis?
The causative organism is Bordetella pertussis.
What is another name for whopping cough?
Whooping cough or Pertussis, is a highly contagious disease caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis.
Respiratory disease is commonly known as whooping cough?
pertussis
What is pertussis commonly known as?
Whooping cough is the common name for pertussis.
When was pertussis first discovered?
The pertussis bacteria was discovered in 1906. Two French scientists made the discovery of pertussis, which is commonly known as whooping cough.
Upper respiratory bacterial infection characterized by a paroxysmal cough?
pertussis
What is in a DPT shot?
immunizations against diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus. Pertussis is whooping cough.
Who invented the pertussis disease?
God the father almighty, maker of heaven and earth (and pertussis).
Which pathogen causes whooping cough?
Most of the time, a bacteria called bordetella pertussis is inhaled, colonizes your lungs and then you get the characteristic whooping cough.
Pertussis is the medical name for what?
The medical term, pertussis, is what causes whooping cough. Whooping cough is coughing uncontrollably, then gasping for air, which is caused by Bordetella pertussis.
What does the p in DPT stands for?
Pertussis (i.e., whooping cough) DPT - Diphtheria, Pertussis and Tetanus
