Rapid polymerase chain reaction-based confirmation of cat scratch disease and Bartonella henselae infection
ARCHIVES OF PATHOLOGY & LABORATORY MEDICINE, vol.127, no.6, pp.706-710, 2003 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 127 Issue: 6
- Publication Date: 2003
- Journal Name: ARCHIVES OF PATHOLOGY & LABORATORY MEDICINE
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.706-710
- Ankara University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Context.-Cat scratch disease (CSD) commonly occurs secondary to Bartonella henselae infection, and the diagnosis has traditionally been made by microscopic findings, the identification of organisms by cytochemistry, and clinical history. However, cytochemical analysis tends to be very difficult to interpret, and histology alone may be insufficient to establish a definitive diagnosis of CSD.