Bartonellosis is a group of diseases caused by species of the genus Bartonella. Studies have found that certain Bartonella species are carried by the same ticks that carry Lyme disease, and ticks are likely the chief source of human Bartonellosis infection. Several species of Bartonella cause severe diseases in humans, such as Cat scratch disease (CSD), endocarditis, trench fever, and Carrion’s disease.
The AcuDart At-Home Bartonellosis Test is the most comprehensive and accurate test available because it identifies antibodies to the following four Bartonella species: B. henselae, B. quintana, B. elizabethae and B. vinsonii. Most tests look for only one species, and therefore miss many positive cases.
