Bordetella: Molecular Microbiology

This book gathers the contributions of the world's most knowledgeable investigators on the various aspects of Bordetella molecular biology. The chapters cover comparative genomics, molecular epidemiology, genetic regulation, molecular characterisation of important virulence factors, including adhesins, toxins, secretion systems, Bordetella phages, molecular aspects of bacterial physiology, and applications in biotechnology and vaccine research. The book is written by 28 scientists from ten different countries, all actively working in the field. The chapters cover a broad spectrum of Bordetella-related issues with a focus on molecular aspects. An essential book for anyone interested in Bordetella, pertussis, whooping cough, bacterial pathogenesis and vaccine development.