Bartonella
henselae infects cats through the bites of infected insects (primarily fleas and ticks) that feed on the cat's blood and the ingestion of infected insects» feces.
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According to an article published by the Culpeper Star Exponent about fending off Bartonella
henselae, 1 in 3 cats are
infected with this disease.
Preventing Bartonella
henselae In order to best prevent the risk of getting
infected with Bartonella
henselae, it is crucial for pet owners to schedule visits with the veterinarian at least annually.
Finally, an enzyme immunoassay (EIA) may be used to test your cat for an immune response to the Bartonella
henselae bacterium, but the presence of antibodies does not necessarily mean that the cat is presently
infected, only that is has carried the infection at some point in its life.
There is no vaccine to prevent Bartonella
henselae from
infecting your cat, but with careful preventative measures, there is an excellent chance that you will not need to suffer the consequences of this bug.
Most cats that are
infected with B.
henselae don't show any disease at all.
Cats become
infected with Bartonella
henselae can self - limit the disease or may show symptoms such as fever, vomiting, lethargy, swollen lymph nodes and decreased appetite.