What is the bacterial genus named after Jules Bordet?
Bordetella
Bordetellus
Bordetinus
Bordetiae
Answer
Bordetella is a genus of Gram-negative bacteria that is named after the Belgian bacteriologist Jules Bordet. Bordetella bacteria are found in the environment and can cause respiratory infections in humans and animals. The most common Bordetella infection in humans is whooping cough, which is caused by Bordetella pertussis. Other Bordetella species can cause pneumonia, meningitis, and sepsis.
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