Abstract
Bordetella parapertussis can cause whooping cough, although it is usually of a milder nature than that caused by Bordetella pertussis. Infants as well as adults can be affected. Polymerase chain reaction assays can differentiate B pertussis from B parapertussis. More research is needed to determine whether treatment is appropriate for B parapertussis infection and whether prophylactic treatment is necessary following exposure to B parapertussis. We present the case of a 10-week-old infant and a review of the literature on parapertussis.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 305-307 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Infections in Medicine |
Volume | 21 |
Issue number | 6 |
State | Published - Jun 2004 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Bordetella
- Parapertussis
- Pertussis
- Polymerase chain reaction assay
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Microbiology (medical)
- Infectious Diseases