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Bartonella infections

Bartonella infections: Introduction

Bartonella infections: Infection with bacteria from the Bartonella genus of bacteria. Specific bacteria from within this group are Bartonella bacilliforms (Oroya fever), Bartonella Heneslae (Cat-scratch disease). Other conditions caused by this bacteria are endocarditis, bacteremia and angiomatosis. Symptoms vary depending on the type of bacteria involved and the severity of the infection - immunocompromised patients face greater risk of severe infection. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Bartonella infections is available below.

Symptoms of Bartonella infections

• Fever
• Headache
• Severe bone pain
• Severe joint pain
• Enlarged liver
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Bartonella infections: Complications

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• Death due to superinfection if untreated
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Causes of Bartonella infections

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Misdiagnosis and Bartonella infections

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Evidence Based Medicine Research for Bartonella infections

Medical research articles related to Bartonella infections include:

• Pulex irritans
• Catscratch Disease (Treatment)
• Catscratch Disease (Treatment)
• Cat Scratch Disease
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• Catscratch Disease (Diagnosis)
• Trench Fever (Follow-up)
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Bartonella infections: Broader Related Topics

• Bacterial diseases
• Conditions involving a pathogen
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Types of Bartonella infections

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