Bartonella quintana

**Definition:** A species of gram-negative bacteria in which man is the primary host and the human body louse, Pediculus humanus, the principal vector. It is the etiological agent of TRENCH FEVER.

**Tree numbers:** - B03.440.090.100.650 - B03.660.050.030.040.650

**Synonyms:** - Rochalimaea quintana - Rickettsia quintana