Significant finding of Bordetella holmesii DNA in nasopharyngeal samples from French patients with suspected pertussis.
Journal: Journal Of Clinical Microbiology
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Abstract
Pertussis is routinely diagnosed with real-time PCR based on insertion sequence IS481, which is not specific for Bordetella pertussis. We conducted a retrospective study using real-time PCRs specific for Bordetella pertussis and for Bordetella holmesii on 177 samples positive for IS481 PCR. Bordetella holmesii DNA was detected in 20.3% samples collected from adolescents and adults.
Authors
Elisabeth Njamkepo, Stéphane Bonacorsi, Monique Debruyne, Sophie Gibaud, Sophie Guillot, Nicole Guiso