Pertussis disease progresses through catarrhal, paroxysmal, and convalescent stages. It is very contagious in the catarrhal stage before the characteristic cough develops. Pertussis spreads via respiratory droplets and has a high secondary attack rate. Coughing fits in the paroxysmal stage can cause vomiting, exhaustion, and apnea.

ELISA kit information:

• Reactivity: Human
• Sample Type: Serum, Plasma
• Sensitivity: diagn. 94.0%
• Target: Bordetella Pertussis Toxin IgM, Bordetella Toxin IgM, Bordetella Toxin-IgM