NCIt definition : A species of aerobic, Gram-negative, coccobacilli shaped bacteria assigned to the
phylum Proteobacteria. This species is nonmotile, oxidase negative, urease and citrate
positive, does not reduce nitrate, and grows on MacConkey agar. B. parapertussis is
found in the respiratory tract of mammals where it usually causes a mild form of whooping
cough.;
Alternative definition : CDISC: Any bacterial organism that can be assigned to the species Bordetella parapertussis.;