167 - Bartonella Infections, Including Cat-Scratch Disease Flashcards
Bartonella infection causes ___
CSD (cat scratch disease)
Typical CSD causes local __, while the atypical will lead to ___ manifestations.
subacute lymphadenopathy
extranodular
CSD primary lesion will be a small __ within days-weeks. - weeks after
pustule
1-3
The most common LN in CSD are: __->__->__->__
axillary
epitrochlear
head/neck
inguinal/femoral
50% of CSD will suffer from __, __, and __
fever
malaise
anorexia
CSD may imitate __ with __ loss, night __
lymphoma
weight
sweats
Recovering from CSD may last - until all symptoms disappear
weeks-months
Atypical CSD may or may not involve __. It will most likely include __ syndrome.
lymphadenopathy
Parinaud’s oculoglandular
What does Parinaud’s oculoglandular consists of? 4
granulomatous conjunctivitis
ipsilateral preauricular lymphadenitis
granular hepatitis/ splenitis
neuroretinitis
Patients >60 with CSD will not have __ but are more likely to suffer from __ and __.
lymphadenopathy
FUO
encephalopathy
The most used diagnostic tests for CSD is __ test
serological
__ tests are also useful for CSD diagnosis. The sample is taken from __
PCR
LN puss
CSD LN should be __. Immunocompromised should receive __ treatment.
aspired
ABx
Typical CSD is not routinely treated with ABx, beside if extensive ___ is present. In that case treat with __
azithromycin (macrolide)
Coxiella burnetii and bartonella are the most common pathogens in negative cultures ___
endocarditis
