Paws, probes, and PCR: Unraveling the clinical jigsaw puzzle of Bartonella henselae infection

Zainulabid, Ummu Afeera and Ramli, Siti Roszilawati and Jaafar, Rohaizam and Kamarudin, Nurul Akmal and May, Ling Ong and Saw, Yen Tsen and Yeow, Yong Yaw and Ravintharan, Sheena Kristil and Khalid, Khairil Erwan and Leong, Chee Loon (2024) Paws, probes, and PCR: Unraveling the clinical jigsaw puzzle of Bartonella henselae infection. CMI Communications, 1 (1). p. 4533. ISSN 2950-5909

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Abstract

In immunocompromised individuals presenting with pyrexia of unknown origin, Bartonella spp. infection warrants specific diagnostic consideration. Our case underscores the significance of probing into a patient's history, particularly past exposures to cats, as a crucial step in unraveling complex clinical scenarios. Notably, despite negative serological findings, a definitive diagnosis in our case was achieved through molecular techniques, highlighting the indispensable role of PCR. This instance emphasizes the critical importance of molecular tools, specifically PCR, in navigating intricate and uncommon presentations of Bartonella spp. infection.

Item Type:	Article (Abstract)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Bartonella henselae; PCR; molecular
Subjects:	R Medicine > RC Internal medicine > RC111 Infectious and Parasitic Diseases
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Medicine > Department of Internal Medicine
Depositing User:	Asst. Dr. Ummu Afeera Zainulabid
Date Deposited:	03 Dec 2024 12:14
Last Modified:	03 Dec 2024 12:14
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/116237

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