LP14387-2
Bartonella quintana
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Descriptions
B. quintana is carried by body lice. Infection with B. quintana occurs when an infected louse defecates while feeding on a human. When the person scratches, the feces (which are full of bacteria) are rubbed into the tiny wound. Symptoms of trench fever begin about 2 weeks to a month after exposure to the bacteria. Sudden fever, loss of energy, dizziness, headache, weight loss, skin rash, severe muscle and bone pain can occur. Pain is particularly severe in the shins, leading to the nickname "shin bone fever." The fever can reach 105F (40.5C) and stays high for five to six days at a time. The temperature then drops, and stays down for several days, usually recurring in five- to six-day cycles. An individual may experience as many as eight cycles of fever with the illness. Source: Regenstrief Institute
Bartonella quintana is a slim, fastidious coccobacillus spread through body lice. It is most commonly associated with trench fever, but can cause bacillary splenitis, bacteremia, as well as other diseases. B. quintana is present across the globe and is most commonly found in impoverished, crowded and unhygienic conditions such as refugee or homeless camps.[TFMD: Bartonella+quintana]. A combination of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assays and indirect immunofluorescence assay (IFA) are used to detect Bartonella quintana and distinguish it from other Bartonella species.[ECDC: bartonella-quintana-infection-trench-fever] Source: Regenstrief LOINC
Basic Part Properties
- Part Display Name
- Bartonella quintana
- Part Type
- Component (Describes the core component or analyte measured)
- Created On
- 2000-05-04
- Construct for LOINC Short Name
- B quintana
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Language Variants Get Info
| Tag | Language | Translation |
|---|---|---|
| zh-CN | Chinese (China) | 五日热巴通体 Synonyms: 战壕热; |
| fr-CA | French (Canada) | Bartonella quintana |
| et-EE | Estonian (Estonia) | Bartonella quintana |
| es-ES | Spanish (Spain) | Bartonella quintana |
| it-IT | Italian (Italy) | Bartonella quintana |
| tr-TR | Turkish (Turkey) | Bartonella quintana |
| ru-RU | Russian (Russian Federation) | Bartonella quintana |
| nl-NL | Dutch (Netherlands) | Bartonella quintana |
| fr-BE | French (Belgium) | Bartonella quintana |
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