2.1.1 Bartonella spp. Flashcards

1
Q

Bartonella spp is characterized as?

A

Facultative intracellular bacteria

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2
Q

MOT?

A

Arthropod borne transmission

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3
Q

Gram?

A

Negative

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4
Q

Catalase, Oxidase, Nitrate and urease?

A

Negative

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5
Q

What is the infection of Bartonella spp?

A

Bartonellosis

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6
Q

Common patient that is infected with Bartonellosis?

A

Immunocompromised

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7
Q

Pathogenesis?

A
  1. Infected vector
  2. Suck bloods / Causes scratches that may enter to blood
  3. Kills macrophages
  4. Invades RBC in the vessels
  5. Can cause Angiogenesis
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8
Q

Ability to form new blood vessels

A

Angiogenesis

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