Madhuri Rathi¹, Senthilraja R², Mani Mariappa³ and Ashok Rattan⁴*

¹MD, Consultant, Microbiological Laboratory, Hyderabad, India ²PhD, Consultant, Microbiological Laboratory, Bangalore, India ³MSc, Founder, Microbiological Laboratory, Coimbatore, India ⁴MD, Consultant, Microbiological Laboratory, Noida, India

*Corresponding Author: Ashok Rattan, Professor, Molecular Biology, Consultant, Microbiological Laboratory, Noida, India.

Received: August 12, 2026; Published: October 05, 2026

Abstract

Bordetella species are important respiratory pathogens requiring accurate laboratory identification for appropriate clinical management. This comprehensive review examines current diagnostic methods including culture, molecular techniques, and serology for the detection and differentiation of pathogenic Bordetella species. With the evolution of molecular diagnostics, laboratories can now reliably distinguish between B. pertussis, B. parapertussis, B. bronchiseptica, and emerging species such as B. holmesii. Each species presents unique clinical challenges and antimicrobial susceptibility patterns, making accurate identification essential for optimal patient care and public health surveillance.

Keywords: Bordetella pertussis; Whooping Cough; Pertussis Diagnosis; Polymerase Chain Reaction; Nasopharyngeal Culture; Serological Methods

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Citation

Citation: Ashok Rattan., et al. “Laboratory Diagnosis of Bordetella Infections: Comprehensive Methods for Species Identification and Clinical Signifi- cance". Acta Scientific Microbiology 9.10 (2026): 25-30.

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