Chronic lymphadenopathy caused by a Brazilian strain of Bartonella henselae

Rev Inst Med Trop Sao Paulo. 2017 Sep 4:59:e62. doi: 10.1590/S1678-9946201759062.

Abstract

Bartonella henselae is a relevant causative agent of bartonelloses in humans. We described an immunocompetent patient with clinical manifestation of chronic cervical lymphadenopathy after a cat-scratch in her forearm. This case shows B. henselae infection persistence even after prolonged antibiotic treatment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Bartonella henselae / genetics
  • Bartonella henselae / immunology
  • Cat-Scratch Disease / diagnosis*
  • Cat-Scratch Disease / microbiology
  • Child
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Immunocompromised Host
  • Lymphadenopathy / microbiology*