Opportunistic Pulmonary Bordetella hinzii Infection after Avian Exposure

Abstract

We report 2 cases of pulmonary Bordetella hinzii infection in immunodeficient patients. One of these rare cases demonstrated the potential transmission of the bacteria from an avian reservoir through occupational exposure and its persistence in humans. We establish bacteriologic management of these infections and suggest therapeutic options if needed.

Keywords

• Bordetella hinzii
• opportunistic pulmonary infection
• avian exposure
• persistence
• bacteria
• France