Severe Bordetella holmesii infection in a previously healthy adolescent confirmed by gene sequence analysis

Authors
Russell, FM Davis, JM Whipp, MJ Janssen, PH Ward, PB Vyas, JR Starr, M Sawyer, SM Curtis, N
Citation
Fm. Russell et al., Severe Bordetella holmesii infection in a previously healthy adolescent confirmed by gene sequence analysis, CLIN INF D, 33(1), 2001, pp. 129-130
Citations number
7
Categorie Soggetti
Clinical Immunolgy & Infectious Disease",Immunology
Journal title
CLINICAL INFECTIOUS DISEASES
ISSN journal
10584838 → ACNP
Volume
33
Issue
1
Year of publication
2001
Pages
129 - 130
Database
ISI
SICI code
1058-4838(20010701)33:1<129:SBHIIA>2.0.ZU;2-J
Abstract
We describe an immunocompetent adolescent who presented with exceptionally severe Bordetella holmesii infection, including previously undescribed mani festations. Sequelae included a severe restrictive lung defect due to pulmo nary fibrosis.