Angiomatosis, Bacillary
Bartonella Infections
Cat-Scratch Disease
Clinical Reasoning
Trench Fever

Bartonellosis

This continuing education activity addresses the diagnosis, differential diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and interprofessional management of bartonellosis, including cat-scratch disease, trench fever, Oroya fever, verruga peruana, endocarditis, neuroretinitis, bacillary angiomatosis, and other atypical manifestations. Although Bartonella infections can range from self-limited illness to severe disseminated disease, diagnosis is often delayed because the clinical presentations are diverse, exposure histories may be overlooked, and diagnostic testing requires careful interpretation. This activity addresses the practice gap by reviewing the major Bartonella species, reservoir and vector patterns, syndrome-based evaluation, appropriate use of serological, molecular, histopathological, and culture-based testing, and evidence-based treatment strategies. Participants are expected to gain improved diagnostic accuracy, stronger clinical reasoning for syndrome-based evaluation, more appropriate selection of antimicrobial therapy, greater awareness of complications, and enhanced interprofessional coordination to support timely, patient-centered care.

Credit & MOC Details

Credit information is provided by the course provider. We recommend confirming credit eligibility with the provider or your licensing board before starting the activity.