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Carl Boodman1,2,3, Leslie R Lindsay4, Antonia Dibernardo4

  • 1Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3E 0T6, Canada.

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Bartonella quintana infections are increasing nationally in Canada, with cases rising over time and detected across multiple provinces. This suggests ongoing transmission and a wider distribution of this louse-borne disease.

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Area of Science:

  • * Infectious Diseases
  • * Epidemiology
  • * Microbiology

Background:

  • * *Bartonella quintana* is a bacterium transmitted by body lice.
  • * Disease in Canada has been historically linked to populations experiencing homelessness and Indigenous communities.
  • * Understanding the current epidemiology of *B. quintana* in Canada is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • * To investigate the epidemiology of *Bartonella quintana* infections in Canada.
  • * To analyze trends in laboratory-confirmed cases and review existing literature.

Main Methods:

  • * Analysis of laboratory data from Canada's National Microbiology Laboratory (NML), including qPCR cycle threshold values and antibody titers.
  • * Systematic literature review of PubMed, Scopus, Embase, and Web of Science for *B. quintana* in Canada.
  • * Data collection spanned from the earliest records up to July 2024.

    • Main Results:

    • * Thirty-three qPCR-positive *B. quintana* cases were identified in seven provinces and one territory.
    • * A significant increase in cases and NML qPCR positivity rates was observed over time, with a sustained rise in IgG titers since 2017.
    • * The systematic review found 14 additional qPCR-positive cases and 7 probable cases, with 19% mortality, primarily due to endocarditis.

    Conclusions:

    • * *Bartonella quintana* demonstrates a national distribution in Canada, detected across numerous provinces and territories.
    • * The increasing diagnosis of *B. quintana* disease indicates ongoing transmission within diverse geographic settings.
    • * Public health surveillance and targeted interventions are warranted given the rising incidence.