What Is Bartonella?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
1. Bartonella
Bartonella is a common genus of bacteria that are found living inside animals. They are usually found in the lining of their host’s blood vessels. The bacterium is a zoonotic genus, meaning that it can be transmitted to people from other animals. It can be found in wild animals, as well as humans, and domestic animals.
The bacterium is responsible for a number of diseases that are known as bartonellosis, of which there are several types. The disease has been found in numerous countries around the world, including the United States. Some of the diseases caused by the bacterium are potentially dangerous.
