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Perspectives of Infectious Disease Physicians on Bartonella quintana Cases, United States, 2014–2024

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: In a US survey of infectious disease specialists, 61 respondents reported seeing >1 Bartonella quintana infection during 2014-2024. Diagnostic challenges included limited healthcare provider awareness, inadequate testing, and inconsistent healthcare access among affected populations. Early recognition of B. quintana infections is needed to improve outcomes among affected populations.

Source: Emerging infectious diseases

DOI: 10.3201/eid3012.240655

Authors: Souci Louis, Grace Marx, Alison F. Hinckley, Shannan N. Rich, Susan E. Beekmann, Philip M. Polgreen, Matthew Kuehnert, Jessica N. Ricaldi, Scott Santibañez

Language: English

Topic: Bartonella species infections research

Subfield: Parasitology

Field: Immunology and Microbiology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4404792231

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