Bartonellosis

GPTKB entity

Properties (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf disease
gptkbp:associatedWith cat scratch fever
trench fever
Carrion's_disease
gptkbp:causedBy Bartonella_bacteria
gptkbp:clinicalTrials histopathology
blood culture
PCR_testing
gptkbp:community zoonotic disease
gptkbp:complications anemia
neurological issues
endocarditis
hepatosplenomegaly
gptkbp:diseaseResistance serological tests
associated with specific animal populations
higher rates in immunocompromised populations
increased incidence in urban areas
linked to environmental factors
reported in specific regions
seasonal patterns observed
gptkbp:geographicalFeature worldwide
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Bartonellosis
gptkbp:impact antibiotics
supportive care
symptomatic treatment
rifampin
doxycycline
azithromycin
gptkbp:incubationPeriod 1 to 2 weeks
gptkbp:introduced 19th century
gptkbp:notable_player no vaccine available
gptkbp:propulsion fleas
lice
sandflies
gptkbp:publicAccess important for prevention
education on vector control
gptkbp:researchFocus disease mechanisms
vector ecology
Bartonella species
host interactions
gptkbp:riskManagement immunocompromised individuals
exposure to cats
exposure to fleas
exposure to lice
gptkbp:safetyFeatures avoidance of vectors
gptkbp:symptoms fatigue
muscle pain
fever
rash
gptkbp:transmission vector-borne