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Is Bordetella pertussis clonal?

M N Khattak1, R C Matthews, J P Burnie

  • 1Department of Medical Microbiology, University of Manchester Medical School.

BMJ (Clinical Research Ed.)
|March 28, 1992
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Bordetella pertussis infections are not clonal, with multiple strains circulating and significant variation between countries. These findings suggest implications for acellular vaccine development.

Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Epidemiology
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Pertussis, caused by Bordetella pertussis, remains a significant public health concern.
  • Understanding the genetic diversity of circulating Bordetella pertussis strains is crucial for effective disease control and vaccine strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine if Bordetella pertussis exhibits clonal behavior.
  • To investigate the genetic diversity and epidemiological variation of Bordetella pertussis strains.

Main Methods:

  • DNA analysis of Bordetella pertussis isolates using XbaI digestion and pulse-field gel electrophoresis.
  • Characterization of 105 isolates, including clinical, control, and vaccine strains from the UK and Germany.

Main Results:

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  • Seventeen distinct DNA types were identified among the Bordetella pertussis isolates.
  • A lack of correlation was observed between DNA type and classical serotype.
  • Significant epidemiological variation in pathogen populations was noted between the UK and Germany.

Conclusions:

  • Bordetella pertussis is not a clonal pathogen, with multiple strains circulating concurrently.
  • Geographical variations in Bordetella pertussis strains exist, impacting epidemiological patterns.
  • Findings may inform the development of future acellular pertussis vaccines.