Application of metagenomic next-generation sequencing in the diagnosis of Bartonella neuroretinitis: a case report and literature review

Abstract Background Cat-scratch disease (CSD) is caused by Bartonella henselae infection. In atypical cases of CSD, pathogen determination is challenging. We report a case of Bartonella neuroretinitis with neither a clear history of scratches nor typical general symptoms. The diagnosis was made usin...

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Main Authors: Pengcheng Li, Zhuyun Qian, Yong Tao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2024-04-01
Series:Journal of Ophthalmic Inflammation and Infection
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12348-024-00387-0