Virulence factors ofBordetella pertussis
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Frits R. Mooi
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Article
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1988
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Springer Netherlands
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English
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Clearly, B. pertussis has evolved very elaborate mechanisms to maintain itself in the human host. Three different proteins (FHA, pertussis toxin and fimbriae) have been implicated in adherence. Furthermore, a number of toxins are produced (pertussis toxin, adenylate cyclase, dermonecrotic toxin, and