"New Bacterium Surge: Bordetella holmesii Linked to Rising Chest Infections"

A research team from the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research in Chandigarh has linked the rise of the bacterium Bordetella holmesii to increased whooping cough-like infections in North India, particularly affecting children.

• In 2023, Bordetella holmesii has emerged as a significant cause of whooping cough-like infections, surpassing Bordetella pertussis in prevalence in North India.
• The surge in infections primarily impacts children aged five to ten, indicating a worrying trend in respiratory disease patterns in the region.
• The findings from the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research in Chandigarh highlight the evolving landscape of bacterial infections in India.