Bartonellosis
Bartonellosis is a group of infectious diseases caused by Bartonella bacteria, a genus of gram-negative organisms that infect both humans and animals. These infections are most commonly transmitted through cat scratches or bites and through insect vectors such as lice, fleas, or sandflies.
One of the most common forms is Cat Scratch Disease, which typically develops after a scratch or bite from an infected cat. Symptoms often include swollen lymph nodes, low-grade fever, fatigue, and a small bump or blister at the site of injury. In most healthy individuals, symptoms are mild and temporary.
Other forms of bartonellosis include Trench Fever, transmitted by body lice, which causes recurrent fever, headaches, and leg or bone pain, and Carrion’s disease, found mainly in parts of the Andes Mountains, which can lead to severe anemia, high fever, and systemic illness.
Most Bartonella infections are self-limiting and resolve without treatment. However, in people with weakened immune systems, Bartonella can cause more serious complications and may require antibiotic therapy. Preventive measures—such as avoiding animal scratches and bites, practicing good hygiene, and minimizing exposure to insect vectors—help reduce the risk of infection.
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Biomarkers included in this panel:
The Bartonella henselae antibody (IgG) screen is a serological test used to detect the presence of IgG antibodies against Bartonella henselae, the bacterium responsible for Cat Scratch Disease (CSD). This screening test is essential in the diagno
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Learn moreThe Bartonella quintana antibody (IgG) screen is a serological test designed to detect the presence of immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibodies specific to Bartonella quintana, a bacterium known for causing trench fever, bacillary angiomatosis, and endocard
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Learn moreThe Bartonella genus (IgG) marker test is an integral component of the diagnostic panel for Bartonellosis, a group of infectious diseases caused by various species within the Bartonella genus, such as Bartonella henselae and Bartonella quintana. This
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Bartonellosis, a group of infectious diseases caused by bacteria of the Bartonella genus, can be diagnosed using serological panels that include the Bartonella genus (IgM) marker test. This test is designed to detect Immunoglobulin M (IgM) antibodies
Learn moreThe Bartonella species (IgG) marker on a Bartonellosis panel plays a pivotal role in the serological diagnosis of infections caused by various Bartonella species, which include notable pathogens like Bartonella henselae and Bartonella quintana. This
Learn moreThe Bartonella species (IgM) marker, a crucial element in the diagnostic panel for Bartonellosis, is designed to detect specific Immunoglobulin M (IgM) antibodies in the bloodstream, targeting various Bartonella species, including common pathogens li
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