July 2026

If infection of cat brain cells is any indication, Bartonella effects in the human brain could be through these cells. Bartonella henselae is known to cause central nervous system (CNS) disease in humans, and neurological signs have been observed in experimentally infected cats. However, the pathogenesis of CNS disease remains unclear. This study was undertaken to determine whether B. henselae

Sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) has been associated with viral and bacterial infections, but it is not a recognized sequela of cat scratch disease. 5 patients with Bartonella cat scratch disease [CSD] and SSNHL. A temporal association between active CSD and SSNHL was evident in 4 patients. In contrast, patient 5 had hearing loss 1 year after the onset of

I have noticed that in my Bartonella, Babesia, and Lyme disease practice, there are a large number of cases with calf venous clots. These can be released and travel to the lungs or other vulnerable areas of your body. (1) In 2024, Boodman reported that 25.7% of 167 cases were associated with embolization, most commonly to the spleen and brain.