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Bartonella bacilliformis

Medical Definition: The type species of the genus BARTONELLA, a gram-negative bacteria found in humans. It is found in the mountain valleys of Peru, Ecuador, and Southwest Columbia where the sandfly (see PHLEBOTOMUS) vector is present. It causes OROYA FEVER and VERRUGA PERUANA.
Guide Notes: infection: coord IM with BARTONELLA INFECTIONS (IM)
Previously Indexed: Bartonella (1966-2003)

Bartonella bacilliformis Medical Definitions and Terms

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