Bartonellosis in Dogs and Cats, an Update

Rachel Taber; Anne Pankowski; Allison L Ludwig; Maggie Jensen; Veronica Magsamen; Erin Lashnits

doi:10.1016/j.cvsm.2022.06.006

Bartonellosis in Dogs and Cats, an Update

Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract. 2022 Nov;52(6):1163-1192. doi: 10.1016/j.cvsm.2022.06.006.

Authors

Rachel Taber¹, Anne Pankowski², Allison L Ludwig³, Maggie Jensen², Veronica Magsamen², Erin Lashnits⁴

Affiliations

¹ Michigan State University Veterinary Medical Center, 736 Wilson Road, East Lansing, MI 48824, USA.
² School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2015 Linden Drive, Madison, WI 53706, USA.
³ Department of Comparative Biomedical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2015 Linden Drive, Madison, WI 53706, USA; Waisman Center, 1500 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI 53705, USA.
⁴ Department of Medical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2015 Linden Drive, Madison, WI 53706, USA. Electronic address: lashnits@wisc.edu.

PMID: 36336416
DOI: 10.1016/j.cvsm.2022.06.006

Abstract

The unique virulence factors of Bartonella spp make them stealth pathogens that evade the immune system and cause persistent infections that are often difficult to diagnose and treat. Understanding these pathogenic mechanisms allows clinicians to recognize when to pursue diagnostics, how to optimize diagnostic testing and treatment, and ultimately can lead to improved outcomes.

Keywords: Bartonella; Bartonellosis; Culture-negative endocarditis; Vector borne disease.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Animals
Bartonella
Bartonella Infections* / diagnosis
Bartonella Infections* / veterinary
Cat Diseases* / diagnosis
Cat Diseases* / therapy
Cats
Dog Diseases* / diagnosis
Dog Diseases* / therapy
Dogs