Various Bordetella pertussis ELISA kit options are available that can streamline experiments for infectious disease research. Bordetella pertussis is a gram-negative bacterium that is the causative agent of whooping cough, or pertussis. The bacterium colonizes lung epithelial cells where it uses filamentous hemagglutinin adhesin (FHA) for attachment onto host cilia. Bordetella also produces the pertussis toxin (PT) which can suppress immune functions. ELISA kits for detecting antigens or serum antibodies against Bordetella pertussis typically include prepackaged pre-coated strips or microplates, diluents, and detection antibodies. For more specific product information, visit the supplier page.