Bartonella quintana Infection in People Experiencing Homelessness in the Denver Metropolitan Area.
Zachary ShepardLilian Vargas BarahonaGabrielle MontalbanoSarah E RowanCarlos Franco-ParedesNancy MadingerPublished in: The Journal of infectious diseases (2022)
B. quintana is an underrecognized cause of serious infection in individuals experiencing homelessness. Serologic and microbiologic testing, including prolonged culture incubation, should be considered in at-risk patients due to ongoing transmission in homeless populations.