Bordetella
BacteriologyEvaluation of the Aries Bordetella Assay for Detection and Identification of Bordetella pertussis in Nasopharyngeal Swab SpecimensThe Aries Bordetella assay (Aries BA) (Luminex Corporation) recently received FDA clearance for the detection and differentiation of Bordetella pertussis and Bordetella parapertussis nucleic acids in nasopharyngeal swab (NPS) samples. The objective of this study was to evaluate the...
BacteriologyBordetella holmesii Contamination of Platelet Concentrates: Revisiting the Definition of a Positive CultureBacterial contamination remains the most important infectious risk of platelet transfusion. After an initially positive result, a second test is performed on the blood products and the initial culture bottle to confirm the contamination.