Neurobartonellosis

Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .

Neurobartonellosis. This is a zoonosis caused by Bartonella henselae. Fully referenced neurology checklist.

Pathology

  • This is a zoonosis caused by Bartonella henselae
  • It transmitted by domestic cats: especially kittens
  • It is transmitted between cats by cat fleas

Neurological features

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Systemic features

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Ocular features

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Presentation in AIDS

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Investigations

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Treatment

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Synonym

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References

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  4. Angibaud G, Balagué JP, Lafontan JF. Bartonella hensalae encephalopathy. Presse Med 2005; 34:297-298.
  5. Seals JE, Oken HA. Cat scratch encephalopathy. Md Med J 1999; 48:176-178.
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