Cat-scratch disease in Italy: a serological approach

The results of studies on the serologic responses to Afipia felis and Rochalimaea henselae in suspected patients for Cat Scratch Disease (CSD) are illustrated. This preliminary study performed using Indirect Immunofluorescence Assay, proved negative for A. felis and R. henselae in some patients and...

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Published in:	The New microbiologica Vol. 17; no. 3; p. 255
Main Authors:	Fumarola, D, Petruzzelli, R, Giuliani, G, Partipilo, M R, Pece, S
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Italy 01-07-1994
Subjects:	Adolescent Antibodies, Bacterial - blood Bartonella henselae - immunology Cat-Scratch Disease - epidemiology Cat-Scratch Disease - immunology Child Child, Preschool Fluorescent Antibody Technique Gram-Negative Bacteria - immunology Humans Italy - epidemiology Italy
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Summary:	The results of studies on the serologic responses to Afipia felis and Rochalimaea henselae in suspected patients for Cat Scratch Disease (CSD) are illustrated. This preliminary study performed using Indirect Immunofluorescence Assay, proved negative for A. felis and R. henselae in some patients and positive in others; in a few instances the test was positive for both organisms. Additional microbiological and serological studies are needed to clarify the exact role of these microorganisms in causing CSD.
ISSN:	1121-7138