Bartonella DNA in dog saliva

Emerg Infect Dis. 2007 Dec;13(12):1948-50. doi: 10.3201/eid1312.070653.

Abstract

Bartonella species, transmitted by arthropods or animal bites and scratches, are emerging pathogens in human and veterinary medicine. PCR and DNA sequencing were used to test oral swabs collected from dogs. Results indicated the presence of 4 Bartonella species: B. bovis, B. henselae, B. quintana, and B. vinsonii subspecies berkhoffii.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Bartonella*
  • DNA, Bacterial / isolation & purification*
  • Dogs
  • Saliva / microbiology*

Substances

  • DNA, Bacterial