Role of Bartonella henselae in the etiology of Henoch-Schönlein purpura

Ayoub, Elía M.; Mcbride, Jason; Schmiederer, Michael; Anderson, Burt

doi:10.1097/00006454-200201000-00006

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“…Cases of osteomyelitis have also been described [148]. A causative role for B. henselae in Henoch-Schonlein purpura (HSP) was suggested based on serological evidence, as 12 (67%) of 18 HSP patients were seropositive versus only 8 (14%) of 57 controls [9]. HSP is an immune-mediated vasculitis that is characterized by excessive IgA production and frequently associated with thrombocytopenia.…”

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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: Humansmentioning

confidence: 99%

Factors associated with the rapid emergence of zoonotic Bartonella infections

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“…81,87 Other rheumatic manifestations associated with Bartonella infection in humans include erythema nodosum, 81 leukocytoclastic vasculitis, 88 fever of unknown origin with myalgia, 84 and arthralgia. 81 A causative role for B henselae in Henoch-Schönlein purpura was recently suggested on the basis of serologic evidence; results of a study 89 indicated that 12 of 18 (67%) patients with Henoch-Schönlein purpura were seropositive against B henselae versus only 8 of 57 (14%) unaffected individuals. Henoch-Schönlein purpura is an immune-mediated vasculitis that is characterized by excessive IgA production.…”

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Cat scratch disease and other zoonotic Bartonella infections

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“…Others found serological evidence for an association with infections with other bacteria such as Bartonella henselae or viruses such as parvovirus B19 and hepatitis C virus [146,147,148].…”

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