Researchers at UC Santa Barbara have identified the mechanism by which pathogenic Bordetella bacteria promote the colonization of mammalian airways. This ...

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If your dog is hacking or constantly making noises that make it sound like they are choking on something, they may have a case of canine infectious respiratory disease complex (CIRDC), or kennel cough ...

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Bordetella pertussis causes whooping cough, a severe respiratory tract infection in infants and children, and also infects adults. Studies in murine models have shown that innate immune mechanisms ...

If you have a social dog or one that you board often, you may be familiar with kennel cough, a contagious canine respiratory disease. Fortunately, there are ways to keep your pooch protected with ...