Severe Bordetella holmesii infection in a previously healthy adolescent confirmed by gene sequence analysis. |
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| Authors: | F M Russell J M Davis M J Whipp P H Janssen P B Ward J R Vyas M Starr S M Sawyer N Curtis |
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| Affiliation: | Department of Microbiology and Infectious, Royal Children's Hospital, Parkville, Victoria, Australia. |
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| 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. |
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