Bordetella Pertussis and Disease Model
Product Code : JC-BE-6196
The Bordetella Pertussis and Disease Model from Jaincolab is a three-dimensional teaching model that illustrates Bordetella pertussis and the clinical stages of whooping cough.
It is used in microbiology and medical courses to explain the organism's attachment mechanism and the characteristic progression of pertussis.
What the Concept States
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Causative Organism | Bordetella pertussis, a small Gram-negative coccobacillus that colonizes the ciliated respiratory epithelium |
| Attachment Factors | Filamentous hemagglutinin and pertactin allow the bacterium to adhere tightly to respiratory cilia |
| Pertussis Toxin | Disrupts host cell signaling and impairs immune clearance, contributing to prolonged cough symptoms |
| Catarrhal Stage | The initial stage resembling a common cold, with mild cough and highest bacterial transmissibility |
| Paroxysmal Stage | Characterized by severe coughing fits often ending in a high-pitched "whoop" and post-cough vomiting |
Key Features
- Illustrates Bordetella pertussis attachment to respiratory cilia
- Shows the three clinical stages of whooping cough
- Explains the role of pertussis toxin in disease progression
- Durable, exam-oriented construction for repeated classroom use
- Compact benchtop format suitable for laboratories and lecture halls
Why Choose Jaincolab
As a trusted biology lab equipment supplier in India, Jaincolab (Jain Scientific Suppliers) is an ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified manufacturer and exporter of laboratory and scientific teaching models, supplying biology, chemistry, physics, and pharmacy equipment to institutions across India and internationally. Explore our complete range on the Biology Equipment category page, including our Infection of Haemophilus influenza and Species Model and Helicobacter Disease and Infection Model, for related microbiology teaching aids.
Applications
| Application Area | Use |
|---|---|
| Microbiology Education | Teaching Bordetella pertussis biology and pertussis pathogenesis |
| Medical Colleges | Explaining the clinical stages and diagnosis of whooping cough |
| Pediatric Training | Understanding pertussis severity in infants and vaccination importance |
| Public Health Training | Correlating pertussis outbreaks with vaccination coverage |
| Science Exhibitions | Visual overview of whooping cough pathogenesis for general audiences |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What does the Bordetella Pertussis and Disease Model demonstrate?
A. It demonstrates Bordetella pertussis biology and the clinical stages of whooping cough.
Q2. How does Bordetella pertussis attach to the respiratory tract?
A. It uses filamentous hemagglutinin and pertactin to adhere tightly to ciliated respiratory epithelium.
Q3. What are the stages of whooping cough?
A. The disease progresses through the catarrhal, paroxysmal, and convalescent stages.
Q4. What causes the characteristic "whoop" sound in pertussis?
A. Severe paroxysmal coughing fits are often followed by a sharp inspiratory "whoop" as the patient gasps for air.
Q5. Who uses this model?
A. Microbiology, medical, and pediatric students and faculty use it to study Bordetella pertussis infection.
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