Etiology:  Bordetella hinzii is a small, Gram-negative rod of the family Alcaligenaceae.

Incidence:  The incidence of infection is rare.  No naturally occurring disease has been reported.

Transmission: Transmission occurs through aerosol or direct contact.

Clinical Signs: No naturally occurring clinical disease has been reported.

Diagnosis:  Diagnosis can be made using MFI, IFA, PCR or culture.