Bartonella henselae

**Definition:** A species of gram-negative bacteria that is the etiologic agent of bacillary angiomatosis (ANGIOMATOSIS, BACILLARY). This organism can also be a cause of CAT-SCRATCH DISEASE in immunocompetent patients.

**Tree numbers:** - B03.440.090.100.350 - B03.660.050.030.040.350

**Synonyms:** - Rochalimaea henselae