Bartonella bacilliformis
The type species of the genus BARTONELLA, a gram-negative bacteria found in humans. It is found in the mountain valleys of Peru, Ecuador, and Southwest Columbia where the sandfly (see PHLEBOTOMUS) vector is present. It causes OROYA FEVER and VERRUGA PERUANA.
Year introduced: 2004
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Tree Number(s): B03.440.090.100.080, B03.660.050.030.040.080
MeSH Unique ID: D045503
Registry Number: txid774
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