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Until around 15 years ago, only three human diseases were recognized as attributable to Bartonella organisms: cat scratch disease caused by B. henselae; Carrion's disease, caused by B. bacilliformus (and limited to South America); and trench fever, caused by B. quintana. Additional pathogenic Bartonella species have been discovered.
Bartonella are intracellular parasites that generally show preference for erythrocytes and endothelial cells in humans. The organisms are found in a wide range of both wild and domestic mammals, including cattle, rodents, dogs and cats. The various Bartonella species appear to be adapted to specific hosts. Cats are the main reservoir for B. henselae, which causes approximately 20,000 reported cases of cat scratch disease per year in the United States. (As with many reportable diseases, however, the true incidence of CSD is underreported and generally believed to be considerably higher.) Bartonella are also found in numerous arthropods, including fleas (a known vector of CSD), biting flies, lice and ticks.
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Can Lyme disease cause Vasculitic neuropathy?
Lyme disease can cause Vasculitic neuropathy
Does lyme disease cause high white blood count?
Lyme disease can cause a high white blood count.
Is lyme disease cause by a fungus?
No, by a bacterium.
Does lyme disease cause body odor?
It could but this is not a symptom of the disease.
Can Lyme disease cause Bell's Palsy?
Yes, in the Northeastern US (and in other areas, I'm sure), Lyme disease is a common cause of Bell's palsy.
What is bacilli in English?
Bacilli is now accepted as an English word and refers to bacteria that can enter an animal body and cause disease.
Is tick-borne fevers cocci bacilli or spirillum?
A tick-borne fever, such as lyme disease, is caused by a spirochete bacteria. This is a type of bacteria which is spiral in shape.
What type of germ causes Lyme disease?
The causative agent of Lyme Disease is Borrelia burgdorferi, a type of spirochete.For more information about Lyme disease, go to www.lyme.org and http://www.lymediseaseassociation.org
Can Lyme disease cause high sugar level?
Yes.
Who is lyme Disease name after?
it was named after a town in Connecticut because all these people were getting lyme disease...me my mom and my step dad all had lyme disease
Can psoriatic arthritis be lyme disease?
Lyme disease can cause problems with joints, however you would have to look at the problem you have i its entirety to know exactly what is wrong.
Spirlla are bacteria that can cause?
Spirochetes cause Lyme disease and syphilis, among others.
