The causative agent of whooping cough,Bordetella pertussis, has recently re-emerged as a serious public health concern. Here, Cotter, Miller and colleagues discuss the pathogenesis of pertussis, the shortcomings of current vaccines and the future challenges that need to be addressed for the development of more effective therapeutic strategies.
- Jeffrey A. Melvin
- Erich V. Scheller
- Peggy A. Cotter