etiology of bordetella pertussis
Etiology and History. Pertussis is caused by Bordetella pertussis. Bordetella pertussis was first recognized by Bordet and Gengou in 1906. The genus Bordetella is known for five different species that cause respiratory disease in humans and animals.The five species are as follows, B. pertussis B parapertussis, B. bronchi septica, B. avium and B hinzu.ordetella pertussis was first recognized by Bordet and Gengou in 1906. The genus Bordetella is known for five different species that cause respiratory disease in humans and animals. The five species are as follows, B. pertussis B parapertussis, B. bronchi septica, B. avium and B hinzu.