Microbiology: A Systems Approach 4th Edition

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Chapter 20 - Infectious Diseases Affecting the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems - Multiple-Choice and True-False Questions - Bloom's Levels 1 and 2: Remember and Understand - Page 629: 6

Answer

b. Bartonella henselae

Work Step by Step

Cat-scratch disease is caused by Bartonella henselae. Cats are carriers of this bacteria, and it can be transmitted when they bite or scratch. Symptoms of this disease include headache, fever, swollen lymph nodes, etc. Thus, the correct answer is option b.
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