Bordetella parapertussis 522

Bordetella parapertussis 522 is a Gram-negative, aerobic bacterium characterized by its bacilli shape and the presence of flagella. This organism exhibits optimal growth at 35°C and falls within the mesophilic temperature range. Genetic information for this strain is encoded on two replicons, with accession numbers CP173223.1 and CP085971.1. Bordetella parapertussis primarily affects hosts within the Mammalia class, including Homo sapiens. It is associated with significant health concerns, including pneumonia, whooping cough, respiratory diseases, and bordetellosis, manifesting as a whooping cough-like disease in humans. These health effects highlight the pathogen's relevance in clinical microbiology and public health. Understanding the biological and ecological roles of Bordetella parapertussis is crucial, especially given its pathogenicity in respiratory diseases. Its ability to thrive in aerobic conditions and within a specific temperature range suggests adaptations that facilitate survival in mammalian hosts. This bacterium's impact on human health underscores the importance of monitoring and studying its epidemiology and potential treatments to manage outbreaks effectively.