2.1.4 Bartonella bacilliformis Flashcards
1
Q
Disease cause by B. bacilliformis?
A
Carrion disease
2
Q
MOT?
A
Sand flies
3
Q
2 stages of Carrion disease?
A
- Oroya fever / Hemolytic fever
- Verruga peruana / Peruvian warts
4
Q
What cause and pathogenesis in Oroya fever?
A
Hemolytic anemia
Similar pathogenesis to all bartonella spp.
5
Q
Occurs when Oroya fever is left untreated? (Chronic)
A
Verruga peruana
6
Q
Resemblance with your bacillary angiomatosis – but more ?
A
wart-like