After our manuscript comparing the performance of PCR, culture, and direct fluorescent-antibody testing for Bordetella pertussis ([3][1]) went to press, we obtained six isolates of Bordetella holmesii for the purpose of testing with our B. pertussis IS 481 PCR assay. This request for isolates was
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