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Webinar

Identifying Bordetella pertussis:

From patient symptoms to diagnostic lab results

On-demand
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Apr 21, 2025
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40 minutes

About this webinar

Bordetella pertussis (whooping cough) cases in the US are the highest they have been in a decade. This webinar will introduce the clinical side from the physician perspective as well as diagnostic strategies and lab considerations when it comes to B. Pertussis.

Our speakers, Dr. Sonia Qasba who specializes internal medicine, pediatrics and infectious disease will talk about what physicians see with their patients, and Dr. Rebecca Yee, Chief of Microbiology at GW University Hospital will look at testing methods and performance, the importance of the specimen and antimicrobial stewardship.

Whether you're in clinical practice, laboratory services or public health, this session offers key insights into recognizing and responding to the resurgence of B. pertussis

Rebecca Yee

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