Bartonellosis
Bartonellosis is a term for diseases caused by Bartonella, a type of bacteria that can infect both humans and animals. One of the most common forms of Bartonellosis is Cat Scratch Disease, which you can get from the scratch or bite of an infected cat. It often causes swollen lymph nodes, fever, and sometimes a blister or a small bump at the site of the scratch or bite.
Another type is Trench Fever, spread by body lice, and can cause fever, headaches, and pain in the legs. There's also Carrion's disease, found mainly in the Andes mountains, which can cause severe anemia and fever.
These diseases usually aren't serious and can get better on their own, but sometimes, especially in people with weak immune systems, they can be more severe and need treatment with antibiotics. It's important to avoid getting bitten or scratched by animals and to keep good hygiene to lower the risk of getting Bartonellosis.
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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
Learn moreBartonella henselae antibody (IgG) testing is a critical diagnostic tool for identifying past or chronic infection with Bartonella henselae, the bacterium primarily responsible for causing Cat Scratch Disease (CSD). This test measures the level of
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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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