What Is Bartonella?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
7. Bacillary Angiomatosis
There are two members of the Bartonella family that can cause bacillary angiomatosis. These are Bartonella quintana, and Bartonella henselae. It is a condition that causes lesions on the skin as well as some other very unwelcome symptoms. The lesions are most common on the arms.
The condition only usually affects people that have a weakened immune system and it can be very dangerous if it is not treated in time. It is thought to be spread by the human body louse, and by bites from infected cat fleas.
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