Bartonellosis (Bartonella infection in humans)
Bartonella Species within this genus share numerous general characteristics. Members of the genus are small (approx. 0.3 μm × 1 μm), Gram-negative, pleomorphic coccobacilli—that is, they vary in shape—ranging from round to slightly elongated, depending on the examination method and medium. These bacteria are facultative intracellular pathogens, many of which employ hemotrophy (infection of red blood…
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