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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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Where is bordetella pertussis most likely to be found?
Bordetella pertussis is the bacterium that causes pertussis (whooping cough). It is spread from host to host only by humans and travels through the air. Nobody knows where the bacterium originated but it was first isolated by scientists in Belgium in 1906. Pertussis is highly-contagious and incidents are on the rise in North America. There is a vaccine, but it still remains the leading cause of vaccine-preventable deaths world-wide.
What are the most common symptoms of pertussis?
Pertussis (whooping cough) can cause serious illness in infants, children and adults. The disease usually starts with cold-like symptoms and maybe a mild cough or fever. After 1 to 2 weeks, severe coughing can begin. Unlike the common cold, pertussis can become a series of coughing fits that continues for weeks.
Is bordetella pertussis a eukaryote or prokaryote?
prokaryote
Where does bodetella pertusis infect?
Bordetella pertussis infects the respiratory tract, specifically the lining of the upper respiratory system including the throat and lungs. It causes whooping cough, which is characterized by severe coughing fits and is highly contagious.
What is the cause of death of Alexander Fleming?
Alexander Fleming died of a heart attack at the age of 73.
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.
Upper respiratory bacterial infection characterized by a paroxysmal cough?
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.
Who invented the pertussis disease?
God the father almighty, maker of heaven and earth (and pertussis).
What is in a DPT shot?
immunizations against diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus. Pertussis is whooping cough.
What does the p in DPT stands for?
Pertussis (i.e., whooping cough) DPT - Diphtheria, Pertussis and Tetanus
What is Diphterial Tetanus Pertussis vACCINE?
It is a vaccine to prevent Whooping Cough (also known as Pertussis).
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.
