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Bartonella quintana

A species of gram-negative bacteria in which man is the primary host and the human body louse, Pediculus humanus, the principal vector. It is the etiological agent of TRENCH FEVER.

Year introduced: 1996

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Tree Number(s): B03.440.090.100.650, B03.660.050.030.040.650

MeSH Unique ID: D018413

Registry Number: txid803

Entry Terms:

  • Rochalimaea quintana
  • Rickettsia quintana

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