Pneumonia caused by Bordetella hinzii: A case report

As well known, the species of Bordetella, such as <i>Bordetella pertussis</i> and <i>Bordetella parapertussis</i> are prevalent respiratory tract pathogens. <i>Bordetella hinzii</i>, another species of Bordetella genus, <i>Bordetella hinzii</i> could cause meningitis, bacteremia, lung disease, endocarditis, chronic cholangitis and soft tissue abscess. In this study, we reported a new case of <i>Bordetella hinzii</i> infection in Asia with the clinical presentation and laboratory diagnosis. This study systematically analyzed the etiological characteristics of the pathogen using Vitek 2, MALDI-TOF MS, drug susceptibility testing, and whole-genome sequencing, aiming to provide a valuable reference for the diagnosis and treatment of <i>Bordetella hinzii</i> infection<i>.</i>