Journal article
Severe Bordetella holmesii infection in a previously healthy adolescent confirmed by gene sequence analysis
FM Russell, JM Davis, MJ Whipp, PH Janssen, PB Ward, JR Vyas, M Starr, SM Sawyer, N Curtis
Clinical Infectious Diseases | UNIV CHICAGO PRESS | Published : 2001
DOI: 10.1086/320892
Abstract
We describe an immunocompetent adolescent who presented with exceptionally severe Bordetella holmesii infection, including previously undescribed manifestations. Sequelae included a severe restrictive lung defect due to pulmonary fibrosis.