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  • Infectious Diseases
  • Microbiology
  • Public Health

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  • The Bartonellaceae family, genus Bartonella, has expanded to 11 species.
  • Five Bartonella species are linked to human diseases and syndromes.
  • Bartonellosis is increasingly recognized as an emerging infectious disease.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of bartonellosis and associated diseases.
  • To discuss the history, epidemiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment of Bartonella infections.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of bartonellosis and associated diseases.
  • Synthesis of information on Bartonella epidemiology and clinical features.
  • Compilation of current diagnostic and treatment strategies.

Main Results:

  • Detailed presentation of Carrión's disease, trench fever, endocarditis, bacteremia, bacillary angiomatosis, and cat-scratch disease.
  • Highlighting the expanding spectrum of Bartonella-associated human pathogens.
  • Summarizing key epidemiological trends and clinical presentations.

Conclusions:

  • Bartonellosis represents a growing threat due to the increasing number of pathogenic Bartonella species.
  • Understanding the diverse clinical syndromes is crucial for accurate diagnosis and effective management.
  • Further research and surveillance are needed for these emerging infectious diseases.