The following are true for Bordetella pertussis except:

A. It is a strict human Pathogen

B. It can be cultured from the patient during catarrahal stage

C. It leads to invasion of the respiratory mucosa

D. Infection can be prevented by a acellular vaccine

Correct Answer: Infection can be prevented by a acellular vaccine

Description: Ans. is 'd' i.e., Infection can be prevented by a acellular vaccineRef: (Harrison, 19th/e, p. 1021 and Ananthanarayan, 9th/e, p. 333)Vaccine prevents disease not infection.

Category: Microbiology

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