Organisms

Bordetella parapertussis

A species of BORDETELLA with similar morphology to BORDETELLA PERTUSSIS, but growth is more rapid. It is found only in the RESPIRATORY TRACT of humans.

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Abstract

A species of BORDETELLA with similar morphology to BORDETELLA PERTUSSIS, but growth is more rapid. It is found only in the RESPIRATORY TRACT of humans.

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15 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, enzymology, genetics, growth & development, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pathogenicity, physiology, radiation effects, ultrastructure, virology.

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Indexing Annotation

infection: coordinate with BORDETELLA INFECTIONS

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History Note

2004

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Previous Indexing

  • Bordetella (1964-2003)

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  1. B03w.440w.400.425.115w.425w.590w
  2. B03w.660w.075w.090w.344w.425w.590w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Bordetella parapertussis. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D042483. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D042483
  2. Bordetella parapertussis. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bordetella_parapertussis
  3. Bordetella parapertussis. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q893436