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Genomic variations among Bartonella henselae isolates derived from naturally infected cats.
Veterinary microbiology - 22 Oct 2002
Kabeya Hidenori, Maruyama Soichi, Irei Mitsuhiro, Takahashi Rena, Yamashita Masaya, Mikami Takeshi
Abstract excerpt
The purpose of this study was to understand the mechanisms of persistent infection with Bartonella henselae in cats. Blood samples were collected from three naturally infected cats for 24 months. These cats were confirmed to be persistently infected with B. henselae by serological and bacteriological examination. Relapsing bacteremia was found in all three cats with intervals of 3-19 months. Following the peaks...
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