{"product_id":"kattenkrabziekte-bartonella-henselae","title":"Cat-Scratch Disease (Bartonella henselae)","description":"\u003ch4\u003eWhat is Bartonella henselae?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBartonella henselae is a bacterium that causes cat-scratch disease. It is primarily transmitted through scratches or bites from infected cats, but can also be transmitted by fleas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy should you test for Bartonella henselae?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTesting for Bartonella henselae is useful if you experience symptoms such as fever, fatigue, and swollen lymph nodes after contact with cats. It is especially important for people with a weakened immune system or for those who have close contact with cats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat does it indicate?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe presence of Bartonella henselae in your blood may indicate an infection with cat-scratch disease, which, without treatment, could lead to more serious health problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat does a high Bartonella henselae level mean?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA high level of Bartonella henselae in the blood indicates an active infection, which can lead to symptoms of cat-scratch disease and potentially necessitates antibiotic treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat does a low Bartonella henselae level mean?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA low level may indicate a previous exposure to the bacterium without an active infection, or an incipient infection where the immune system is effectively fighting the bacterium.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BloedCheckup","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47709277225306,"sku":"","price":89.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/6816\/2394\/files\/Kattenkrabziekte_Bartonellahenselae.png?v=1755941808","url":"https:\/\/store.bloedcheckup.nl\/products\/kattenkrabziekte-bartonella-henselae","provider":"BloedCheckup","version":"1.0","type":"link"}