Bartonella henselae infection

Disease modifying treatment available:
Time critical diagnosis and management:
Lateralising:

Synonyms

  • Catscratch disease

Definition

None



Aetiology

The infection can be carried by cats, dogs, ticks and fleas.



Clinical features


None

Bartonella henselae infection may cause the following:




Investigations


Bartonella species do not grow well under normal laboratory conditions. Testing may be available through the Rare and Imported Pathogens Laboratory.

None


Laboratory Investigation Result

Treatment


None




Research


Open questions

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