2.1.4 Bartonella bacilliformis Flashcards

1
Q

Disease cause by B. bacilliformis?

A

Carrion disease

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2
Q

MOT?

A

Sand flies

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3
Q

2 stages of Carrion disease?

A
  1. Oroya fever / Hemolytic fever
  2. Verruga peruana / Peruvian warts
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4
Q

What cause and pathogenesis in Oroya fever?

A

Hemolytic anemia

Similar pathogenesis to all bartonella spp.

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5
Q

Occurs when Oroya fever is left untreated? (Chronic)

A

Verruga peruana

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6
Q

Resemblance with your bacillary angiomatosis – but more ?

A

wart-like

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