Isolation and characterization of Bartonella quintana from parotid gland of an immunocompetent man.
- Authors: Vitale, G.; Incandela, S.; Incandela, C.; Micalizzi, A.; Mansueto, P.
- Publication year: 2009
- Type: Articolo in rivista (Articolo in rivista)
- Key words: B. quintana; parotid gland
- OA Link: http://hdl.handle.net/10447/36348
Abstract
We describe a case of the isolation of Bartonella quintana from the parotid gland of an apparently healthy man. Pathological examination showed intraparotid granulomatous abscessual lymphadenitis. Diagnosis was made on the basis of high titers of immunoglobulin G (IgG) and IgM antibodies and of culture isolation of a causative agent from parotid aspirate.