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Severe Bordetella holmesii infection in a previously healthy adolescent confirmed by gene sequence analysis
F M Russell1, J M Davis, M J Whipp
1Department of Microbiology and Infectious, Royal Children's Hospital, Parkville, Victoria, Australia.
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.