Homelessness and Organ Donor–Derived Bartonella quintana Infection

Homelessness and Organ Donor–Derived Bartonella quintana Infection

Louseborne Bartonella quintana infections in the United States occur almost exclusively among persons experiencing homelessness because of inadequate access to hygiene resources. Homelessness is increasing, and persons experiencing homelessness can be organ donors, despite barriers to receiving don...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Rachel Henderson, Emily Mosites, Jane E. Koehler, Carl Boodman, Grace E. Marx
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2024-12-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Bartonella quintana
bartonellosis
bacteria
louse
lice
homeless
Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/30/12/24-0389_article

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https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/30/12/24-0389_article

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