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Bartonella henselae
Medical Definition: | A species of gram-negative bacteria that is the etiologic agent of bacillary angiomatosis (ANGIOMATOSIS, BACILLARY). This organism can also be a cause of CAT-SCRATCH DISEASE in immunocompetent patients. |
Guide Notes: | infection = ANGIOMATOSIS, BACILLARY or CAT-SCRATCH DISEASE (see note there): check text |
Previously Indexed: | Rickettsiaceae (1992-1994),Rickettsieae (1992-1994) |
Bartonella henselae Medical Definitions and Terms
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