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Study of genotypes and virB4 secretion gene of Bartonella henselae strains from patients with clinically defined cat scratch disease.
Journal of clinical microbiology - 1 Apr 2004
Woestyn Sophie, Olivé Nathalie, Bigaignon Geoffroy, Avesani Véronique, Delmée Michel
Abstract excerpt
Bartonella henselae is the causative agent of cat scratch disease (CSD), which usually presents as a self-limiting lymphadenopathy. Occasionally, the bacteria will spread and be responsible for tissue and visceral involvement. Two B. henselae genotypes (genotypes I and II) have been described to be responsible for uncomplicated CSD on the basis of 16S rRNA sequence analysis. A type IV secretion system (T4SS)...
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