14 - bartonellosis

Question 1

(feline bartonellosis - cat scratch disease)

1. cats are main reservoir for what type of bartonella?
2. transmission?
3. most affected cats?

Answer 1

1. bartonella henselae
2. fleas
3. cats under 1 year

Question 2

(feline bartonellosis - cat scratch disease)

1. Cx are rare in cats, should only do dx if exhibiting Cx

Question 3

(feline bartonellosis - cat scratch dz)

1. give macrolides or fluoroquinolones if Cx
2. best prevention = flea control

Question 4

(feline bartonellosis - cat scratch dz)

(in humans)

1. small granulomas at site of cat scratch after 7 to 12 days
2. few weeks later regional lymphadenopathy which resolves in 2 to 3 months

Question 5

(canine bartonellosis)

(causes)

1. infection from what two types?
2. what type causes more Cx?

Answer 5

1. B. henselae or B. vinsonii
2. B. vinsonni

Question 6

(canine bartonellosis)

1. what is henselae transmitted by?
2. vinsonni?

Answer 6

1. fleas
2. ticks

Question 7

(canine bartonellosis)

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