Bordetella pertussis. Bordetella pertussis (B. Pertussis) is a small, coccobacillus. Coccobacillus are rod-shaped bacteria. Cocco comes from cocci meaning spherical shaped and bacillus comes from bacilli meaning elongated.hree species in this genus are known to be pathogenic to humans. B. pertussis and B. parapertussis are very similar species. Both species cause pertussis (whooping cough) in humans and are separated merely by the toxins they release during infection.
The Immaculate Conception is the Catholic dogma that the Mother of God, the Blessed Virgin Mary, was conceived in her mother's womb without the stain of original sin. A lot of folks mistakenly confuse the Immaculate Conception with the Virgin Birth of Jesus.
3 of 7 in Series: The Essentials of the Catholic Churchâs Stance on Controversial Issues. The Catholic Church opposes and condemns any and all direct abortions. Even pregnancies that result from rape, incest, and present a danger to the life of the mother arenât reasons for abortion.The Church teaches that human life is created and begins at the moment of conception.he Churchâs stand is that even though sheâs an innocent victim of a horrible evil, the unborn child is also an innocent victim. No matter what the circumstances that led to the conception, once conceived, that child has an immortal soul and has a right to live as much as the mother. 1  Add a Comment. 2  Print.