Table 2.
Results of PCRs for detection of IS481, IS1001, and IS1002, and the interpretation for identification of clinically relevant Bordetella species
| Bordetella subspecies* | IS481 | IS1001 | IS1002 | identification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pertussis | + | - | + | B. pertussis |
| parapertussis | - | + | + | B. parapertussis |
| holmesii | + | - | - | B. holmesii/B. bronchiseptica |
| bronchiseptica | - | + | - | B. bronchiseptica |
| petrii | - | - | - | identification not possible |
| hinzii | - | - | - | identification not possible |
*Strains were kindly provided by Dr. Frits Mooi and Kees Heuvelman, Laboratory for Vaccine Preventable Diseases, National Institute of Public Health and the Environment, Bilthoven, The Netherlands