Bartonella henselae

parasites, and many more. Many diseases which plague the human species can be life threatening. Be more alert about a single scratch from a friendly paw. Researchers discovered how cats can quickly spread an infectious fatal disease such as Bartonella henselae bacteria. Also, known as cat scratch disease or CDC. Most infections cases commonly occur after scratches from fetal or domestic cats, especially kittens. CSD arise wherever fleas are found on cats. The most common symptoms include enlarged

What is cat scratch disease? By Jonas Wilson, Ing. Med. Cat scratch disease (CSD), also known as subacute regional lymphadenitis or cat scratch fever, is a common bacterial infection caused by Bartonella henselae. As one may deduce, infected cats are disease vectors and transmit the bacteria, which is found in their saliva via bites or scratches. It is estimated that up to 50 percent of cats may be carriers of the microorganism responsible for CSD and these cats may show no signs of infection

does not cause serious problems. However, a more severe infection can develop in people with other illnesses or problems that weaken their body's defense system (immune system). CAUSES This condition is caused by a type of bacteria called Bartonella henselae. These bacteria are present in the mouth or on the claws of cats. SYMPTOMS Common symptoms of this condition include: • A red and sore pimple or bump, with or without pus, on the skin where the cat

Treatments for cat scratch disease By Jonas Wilson, Ing. Med. Transmitted by the bite or scratch of a cat and occasionally by fleas or ticks, cat scratch disease (CSD) is a common bacterial infection. It is caused by Bartonella henselae and has a high prevalence in humid and warm climates. Children and adolescents are more likely than adults to have a higher risk of exposure. People who become infected present within 1 – 2 weeks with mild infection at the site of inoculation, which is followed

Everyone Deserves a Second Opportunity Companion animals are common creatures selected by their owners who desire to share a life with them; furthermore, with a meaningful purpose their owners determine to take responsibility for being in charge of those species. As an example, this kind of commitment was established also in the elder Egyptians’civilization, where cats were considered magical creatures; for that reason, they were revered and special beings for them. Unfortunately, some paths

Bacterial Infections of Humans Caused by Bites of Animals (NOT insects) Introduction Animal bites on humans may cause open wounds or even crushing injuries. Like us, all animals carry certain bacteria or viruses that can cause illness if passed on to humans via the open wounds. The pathogen entry pathway for these zoonotic infections include bites or scratches, and direct contact saliva or waste. These diseases bring about a considerable amount of inconvenience to humans and therefore, the greatest

Mycoplasma haemofelis is the most prevalent erythroparasite in felines (Reagan, 30). This tiny blood parasite is the cause of feline hemotropic mycoplasmosis (FHM), previously known as feline infectious anemia (FIA) (“New: IDEXX…”). Formerly known as Haemobartonella felis or Eperythrozoon felis, these hemoplasma were considered rickettsial organisms until the late 1990’s following 16S ribosomal RNA gene sequence analysis which revealed a closer pylogenetical relationship to the genus Mycoplasma

Discuss the workup of cervical lymphadenopathy. How would your recommendations differ for adult, pediatric, and geriatric patients? Cervical lymphadenopathy is the enlargement or swelling of the cervical lymph nodes. Cervical lymph nodes are the lymph nodes located at the anterior and posterior aspect of the neck and under the jaw. A thorough knowledge of the anatomy of the neck is essential to formulate a differential diagnosis. Cervical lymphadenopathy is not uncommon, especially in children and

elements in his history that point us to an infectious cause of his lymphadenopathy: exposure to pets, potential sexual activity, and skin flora exposure to an open wound. Our patient plays roughly with his kitten who scratches him on his legs. Bartonella henselae is a gram negative bacterium that can cause cat-scratch disease, which is characterized by tender regional unilateral lymphadenopathy. In this disease, inguinal lymphadenopathy is present 18% of the time, which warrants its consideration in

Reducing the Feral Cat Population in Thayer The feral cat population in Thayer, Missouri has exploded. Cats are everywhere you look. Many of the animals appear half starved and diseased. Without intervention to prevent the excessive over breeding of feral cats’ disease will spread and they will die from starvation. The cats need our help. City of Thayer residents my plea to you is to help me stop the cats from destroying our community. On any given day, as a citizen of Thayer, I see twenty