Bartonellosis

Bartonellosis is the term used to describe any infectious disease produced by the bacteria Bartonella. These include trench fever, Oroya fever, Carrion's disease cat scratch disease, peliosis hepatis, etc. This activity illustrates the evaluation and management of Bartonellosis and highlights the role of the interprofessional team in improving care for patients with this condition.

Objectives:

•  Describe the role of cats and cat fleas in the transmission of Bartonellosis.
•  Explain the histological, epidemiological, and bacteriological criteria used in the diagnosis of cat scratch disease (Bartonellosis).
•  Identify the usefulness of a single antibiotic regimen in reducing the duration of symptoms and in treating Bartonellosis.
•  Review the importance of improving care coordination among the interprofessional team in educating the patient on measures to decrease transmission of Bartonellosis.