<i>Bartonella koehlerae</i>
            , a New Cat-Associated Agent of Culture-Negative Human Endocarditis

Avidor, Boaz; Graidy, Merav; Efrat, Gabi; Leibowitz, Cecilia; Shapira, Gregory; Schattner, Ami; Zimhony, Oren; Giladi, Michael

doi:10.1128/jcm.42.8.3462-3468.2004

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“…More recently, the first human case of endocarditis associated with B. koehlerae, was reported from Israel [8]. Furthermore, these authors were able to isolate B. koehlerae from a bacteremic stray cat from that country.…”

Section: Zoonotic Bartonellae With a Feline Or Canine Reservoirmentioning

confidence: 52%

“…Bartonella clarridgeiae is unevenly distributed in cat populations worldwide, with a prevalence of 30% to 36% of all Bartonella isolates in some studies (France, the Netherlands or Philippines) to no more than 10% in the southeastern USA and Japan or Taiwan and lack of isolation in several studies in Europe, Australia and North America [52,95]. Bartonella koehlerae has been isolated only from two cats in California, one cat in France and recently in one cat in Israel [8,72,196]. Furthermore, Bartonella infection has been reported in wild felids, such as pumas and bobcats in the New World [53].…”

Section: Zoonotic Bartonellae With a Feline Or Canine Reservoirmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…arupensis, B. vinsonii subsp. berkhoffii, B. grahamii, B. washoensis [52] and more recently B. koehlerae [8]. At present, B. clarridgeiae is only considered as a possible zoonotic agent based on serological evidence in infected humans [136,159,205].…”

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Factors associated with the rapid emergence of zoonotic Bartonella infections

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-The present manuscript reviews the factors associated with the emergence of these zoonotic pathogens, including better diagnostic tools and methods to identify these fastidious bacteria, host immunosuppression (caused by infectious agents, cancer, aging or induced by immunosuppressive drugs), the interaction of co-infection by several infectious agents that may enhanced the pathogenecity of these bacteria, increased outdoor activity leading to exposure to wildlife reservoirs or vectors, poverty and low income associated with infestation by various ectoparasites, such as body lice and finally the dispersal of Bartonellae around the world. Furthermore, a description of the main epidemiological and clinical features of zoonotic Bartonellae is given. Finally, the main means for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of these diseases are presented.

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Section: Zoonotic Bartonellae With a Feline Or Canine Reservoirmentioning

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Factors associated with the rapid emergence of zoonotic Bartonella infections

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“…Although members of the Bartonella genus infect a broad spectrum of mammalian hosts, most species exhibit restricted host specificity (25). Humans are also susceptible to Bartonella infection; to date, at least 10 Bartonella species have been implicated in human disease (2,7,16,19,21). The broad geographical distribution, wide spectrum of available reservoir hosts, and zoonotic potential of Bartonella species necessitate continued investigation of the biology and epidemiology of bacteria belonging to this genus.…”

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Development of a Novel Genus-Specific Real-Time PCR Assay for Detection and Differentiation of Bartonella Species and Genotypes

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The genus Bartonella includes numerous species with varied host associations, including several that infect humans. Development of a molecular diagnostic method capable of detecting the diverse repertoire of Bartonella species while maintaining genus specificity has been a challenge. We developed a novel real-time PCR assay targeting a 301-bp region of the ssrA gene of Bartonella and demonstrated specific amplification in over 30 Bartonella species, subspecies, and strains. Subsequent analysis of ssrA sequences was sufficient to discriminate Bartonella species and provided phylogenetic data consistent with that of gltA, a commonly used gene for differentiating Bartonella genotypes. Using this assay, we identified Bartonella DNA in 29% and 47% of blood specimens from elk in Wyoming and cattle in the Republic of Georgia, respectively. Sequence analysis of a subset of genotypes from elk specimens revealed a cluster most closely related to Bartonella capreoli, and genotypes from cattle were identified as Bartonella bovis, both Bartonella species commonly found in wild and domestic ruminants. Considering the widespread geographic distribution and infectivity potential to a variety of hosts, this assay may be an effective diagnostic method for identification of Bartonella infections in humans and have utility in Bartonella surveillance studies.

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“…berkhoffii, 'B. washoensis', B. koehlerae, B. clarridgeiae [1,15] and, more recently, 'B. rochalimae' and 'B.…”

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Detection and Genetic Diversity of Bartonella vinsonii Subsp. berkhoffii Strains Isolated from Dogs in Ankara, Turkey

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et al. 2010

The Journal of Veterinary Medical Science

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ABSTRACT. Bartonella vinsonii subsp. berkhoffii has been identified as an important pathogen in dogs and is an emerging pathogen in people with zoonotic potential. This study aimed to isolate Bartonella spp. in 250 blood samples collected from dogs in the province of Ankara, Turkey, between October 2006 and March 2007. The typing of the 23 isolates was carried out by PCR for citrate synthase (gltA) and the 16S-23S intergenic transcribed spacer (ITS). The prevalence of bacteremia was 9.2% in 250 samples. Among 170 shelter dogs, 21 (12.4%) were bacteremic for B. vinsonii subsp. berkhoffii, while the B. vinsonii subsp. berkhoffii bacteremia rate was 5% (2/40) for the stray dogs. B. vinsonii subsp. berkhoffii was not isolated from the pet dogs. The prevalence of bacteremia was found to be 25.5% (13/51) in shelter dogs aged less than one year old. All of the isolates were identified as B.vinsonii subsp. berkhoffii genotype III. In some isolates, MseI digest for gltA was found to be different from the American and European strains due to a single nucleotide change.

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Bartonella koehlerae , a New Cat-Associated Agent of Culture-Negative Human Endocarditis

Cited by 145 publications

References 39 publications

Factors associated with the rapid emergence of zoonotic Bartonella infections

Factors associated with the rapid emergence of zoonotic Bartonella infections

Development of a Novel Genus-Specific Real-Time PCR Assay for Detection and Differentiation of Bartonella Species and Genotypes

Detection and Genetic Diversity of Bartonella vinsonii Subsp. berkhoffii Strains Isolated from Dogs in Ankara, Turkey

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