Bartonellosis in Chronic Kidney Disease: An Unrecognized and Unsuspected Diagnosis

Amiri, Fateme Shamekhi

doi:10.1111/1744-9987.12571

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“…Rozpoznawanie choroby kociego pazura jest trudne. Badaniami laboratoryjnymi u pacjentów z CSD stwierdza się: leukocytozę, niedokrwistość, podwyższony wskaźnik sedymentacji erytrocytów (ESR), podwyższone stężenie białka C-reaktywnego, D-dimeru, wzrost aktywności fosfokinazy keratynowej, hipergammaglobulinemię, białkomocz i ropomocz (13).…”

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Cat scratch disease as zoonosis: Pathogenesis, clinical symptoms, diagnosis.

Mazurek¹,

Winiarczyk²,

Adaszek³

2018

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The cat scratch disease in humans is caused by the bacteria Bartonella henselae. The disease can take many different forms: from asymptomatic cases, cases of skin lesions, fever of unknown origin, enlargement of lymph nodes, ophthalmologic disorders, to severe cases involving inflammation of the brain and spinal cord or endocarditis. The reservoir of B. henselae for humans are domestic animals, especially cats. The diagnosis of the disease is based on data from the anamnesis, the patient’s confirmed exposure to cats, and the results of serological tests showing an increase in antibody titres for B. henselae. The disease can also be confirmed by positive results of the polymerase chain reaction (PCR). No vaccines against bartonellosis are available. The most important in preventing the disease is to maintain appropriate hygiene in contact with cats and dogs, and to eradicate the vectors of Bartonella, such as fleas..

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Cat scratch disease as zoonosis: Pathogenesis, clinical symptoms, diagnosis.

Mazurek¹,

Winiarczyk²,

Adaszek³

2018

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“…ANCA positivity was found in 22.7% of gram-positive bacterial endocarditis group and in 60% of Bartonella endocarditis group, with PR3-ANCA antibody found in 40% patients of Bartonella endocarditis group [ 16 , 17 ]. Other reported kidney manifestations of bartonella infection include renal microabscesses, thrombotic microaniopathy (TMA) and hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), which were mostly seen in patients with kidney transplant [ 18 , 19 ]. Immunosuppression in these patients may result in disseminated visceral infection of Bartonella.…”

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“…TMA is likely associated with severe injury of endothelial cells because they are the main niche for Bartonella organisms. The systemic infection in immunocompromised patients may trigger massive release of cytokines that cause extensive activation of macrophages, resulting in HLH [ 19 ].…”

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Bartonella endocarditis and diffuse crescentic proliferative glomerulonephritis with a full-house pattern of immune complex deposition

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Background Bartonella endocarditis is often a diagnostic challenge due to its variable clinical manifestations, especially when it is first presented with involvement of organs other than skin and lymph nodes, such as the kidney. Case presentation This was a 13-year-old girl presenting with fever, chest and abdominal pain, acute kidney injury, nephrotic-range proteinuria and low complement levels. Her kidney biopsy showed diffuse crescentic proliferative glomerulonephritis with a full-house pattern of immune complex deposition shown by immunofluorescence, which was initially considered consistent with systemic lupus erythematous-associated glomerulonephritis (lupus nephritis). After extensive workup, Bartonella endocarditis was diagnosed. Antibiotic treatment and valvular replacement surgery were undertaken with subsequent return of kidney function to normal range. Conclusion This case demonstrates the importance of considering the full clinical picture when interpreting clinical, laboratory and biopsy findings, because the treatment strategy for infective endocarditis versus lupus nephritis is drastically different.

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“…At least 20 species of Bartonella are known to be responsible for specific intra-erythrocyte infections in their hosts [144]. Bartonella infection is diagnosed by serological, microbiological culture, and/or PCR methods [145]. In West Africa, several species of Bartonella have been reported in humans, animals, and arthropods (Figure 6).…”

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Tick-Borne Diseases of Humans and Animals in West Africa

Diarra,

Kelly,

Davoust

et al. 2023

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Ticks are a significant group of arthropod vectors that transmit a large variety of pathogens responsible for human and animal diseases worldwide. Ticks are the second biggest transmitters of vector-borne diseases, behind mosquitoes. However, in West Africa, there is often only limited knowledge of tick-borne diseases. With the scarcity of appropriate diagnostic services, the prevalence of tick-borne diseases is generally underestimated in humans. In this review, we provide an update on tick-borne pathogens reported in people, animals and ticks in West Africa by microscopic, immunological and molecular methods. A systematic search was conducted in PubMed and Google Scholar. The selection criteria included all studies conducted in West Africa reporting the presence of Rickettsia, Borrelia, Anaplasma, Ehrlichia, Bartonella, Coxiella burnetii, Theileria, Babesia, Hepatozoon and Crimean–Congo haemorrhagic fever viruses in humans, animals or ticks. Our intention is to raise awareness of tick-borne diseases amongst human and animal health workers in West Africa, and also physicians working with tourists who have travelled to the region.

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Bartonellosis in Chronic Kidney Disease: An Unrecognized and Unsuspected Diagnosis

Abstract: Systemic cat scratch disease or bartonellosis is a clinical entity caused by Bartonella henselae, which manifests with necrotizing granulomas in visceral organs.

Cited by 6 publications

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Cat scratch disease as zoonosis: Pathogenesis, clinical symptoms, diagnosis.

Cat scratch disease as zoonosis: Pathogenesis, clinical symptoms, diagnosis.

Bartonella endocarditis and diffuse crescentic proliferative glomerulonephritis with a full-house pattern of immune complex deposition

Tick-Borne Diseases of Humans and Animals in West Africa

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