Since the reclassification of the genus Bartonella in 1993, the number of species has grown
from 1 to 45 currently designated members. Likewise, the association of different Bartonella …

Infectious diseases remain a remarkable health threat for humans and animals. In the past,
the epidemiology, etiology and pathology of infectious agents affecting humans and animals …

In recent years, an increasing number of Bartonella species have been identified as
zoonotic pathogens, transmitted by animal bites, scratches, arthropods and even by needle …

The aim of this review is to present an emerging zoonotic disease caused by Bartonella
henselae. The wide spectrum of diseases connected with these bacteria varies from …

Vector‐borne diseases are responsible for significant health problems in humans, as well as
in companion and farm animals. Killing the vectors with ectoparasitic drugs before they have …

Ctenocephalides felis, the cat flea, is among the most prevalent and widely dispersed
vectors worldwide. Unfortunately, research on C. felis and associated pathogens (Bartonella …

Bartonella henselae is the causative agent for the infectious disease Cat Scratch Disease
(CSD), which can be fatal. Domestic and wild felines are known to be its main mammal …

Background Arthropod-borne pathogens and their vectors are present throughout Africa.
They have been well-studied in livestock of sub-Saharan Africa, but poorly in companion …

Bartonella henselae (B. henselae) is a gram-negative bacterium that causes cat scratch
disease, bacteremia, and endocarditis, as well as other clinical presentations. B. henselae …

Abstract Background Fleas (Insecta: Siphonaptera) are small flightless parasites of birds and
mammals; their blood-feeding can transmit many serious pathogens (ie, the etiological …