Proinsulin

Bodies p/Bartonella quintana

Clinical significance

Bartonella quintana causes a disease called trench fever (mainly affecting soldiers), transmitted by a clothing louse - Pediculus humanus. The disease manifests itself with high fever and loss of consciousness. Currently, it is detected mostly in homeless people and alcoholicsów in large urban areas and peopleów staying in refugee camps, where hygiene rules are not observed. The conclusive criterion in the diagnosis of the disease are the results of serological tests - the determination of antibodies in the serum of the patient. However, only IgM-class antibodies are species-specific (characteristic of B. quintana), and IgG-class antibodies show generic specificity (characteristic of the genus Bartonella). The best serological confirmation of the disease is the detection of specific IgM class antibodies. These disappear approximately 3 months after the onset of the disease and may be undetectable in many cases.

Patient Preparation

Material: Serum