Prolonged course of hepatic granulomatous disease due to Bartonella henselae infection
| Journal | Volume 79 - 2016 |
| Issue | Fasc.4 - Case reports |
| Author(s) | S. De Keukeleire, J. Geldof, F. de Clerck, S. Vandecasteele, M. Reynders, H. Orlent |
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| (1) Department of Laboratory Medicine, AZ Sint-Jan Brugge-Oostende, Brugge, Belgium ; (2) Departement of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, AZ Sint-Jan Brugge- Oostende, Brugge, Belgium ; (3) Department of Internal Medicine, AZ Sint-Jan Brugge-Oostende, Brugge, Belgium; *Both authors contributed equally. |
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Cat-scratch disease (CSD) is an emerging zoonosis caused by Bartonella henselae. The disease is usually self-limiting and typi- cally presents in about 90% of all cases as a subacute regional lymphadenopathy. We present a case report of an unusual CSD presentation, persistent hepatic granulomatous disease due to Bartonella henselae infection despite combination therapy with doxycycline and rifampicin. Furthermore, a review of literature was conducted. (Acta gastroenterol. belg., 2016, 79, 497-499). |
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