23. Family Bartonellaceae Flashcards
1
Q
Microscopic appearance of Bartonella spp.
A
Gram-negative bacilli
2
Q
Causative agent of Cat Scratch disease
A
Bartonella henselae
3
Q
Disease caused by B. henselae
A
Cat scratch disease
4
Q
Staining used for diagnosis of B. henselae infection
A
Warthin-Starry silver staining
5
Q
B. henselae crossreacts with
A
Coxiella burnetii
Chlamydia spp.
Other Bartonella spp.
6
Q
Enzyme immunoassay for B. henselae
A
IgG/IgM EIA
Sensitivity 85% and specificity >98%
7
Q
Genera under the Family Bartonellaceae
A
Bartonella
Grahmella
Rochalimaea
