Caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis, whooping cough is infamous for its violent ... (ANI) Provided by SyndiGate ...

Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, has re-emerged worldwide and continues to be a major health concern. Caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis, this contagious respiratory infection can ...

van Hemert, van Wezel and Cohen 1 described a method of extracting the protective antigen from Bordetella pertussis by treating a suspension of the organisms with Na-deoxycholate and then with ...