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  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Cat scratch disease is a prevalent zoonotic infection caused by Bartonella bacteria.
  • Cats are a major reservoir for Bartonella henselae, Bartonella clarridgeiae, and Bartonella koehlerae, posing a significant risk for human transmission.
  • Bartonella species are often vector-borne, with cat fleas being a primary vector for Bartonella henselae transmission through feces.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present current knowledge on the etiology of bartonellosis.
  • To outline the clinical features associated with Bartonella infections.
  • To describe the epidemiological characteristics of bartonellosis in animals and humans.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on Bartonella infections.
  • Analysis of etiological factors and transmission routes.
  • Compilation of clinical and epidemiological data.

Main Results:

  • Cats are identified as the primary reservoir for key Bartonella species responsible for human infections.
  • Cat fleas are confirmed vectors, with transmission occurring via infected feces; ticks and biting flies are emerging potential vectors.
  • Dogs are infected with various Bartonella species and exhibit clinical signs similar to humans, indicating their role as epidemiological sentinels.

Conclusions:

  • Bartonella infections in cats pose a significant zoonotic risk to humans.
  • Understanding transmission dynamics, including vectors and animal reservoirs, is crucial for public health.
  • Dogs serve as important indicators for human exposure to Bartonella infections, necessitating further investigation into their role as a source.