Bacillary angiomatosis

Bacillary Angiomatosis (pronunciation: ba·cil·lar·y an·gi·o·ma·to·sis) is a systemic bacterial infection that causes vascular tumor-like growths in the skin and other organs. It is caused by the bacteria Bartonella henselae and Bartonella quintana.

Etymology

The term "Bacillary Angiomatosis" is derived from the Latin word "bacillus" meaning "little rod", referring to the shape of the bacteria, and "angiomatosis" from the Greek words "angeion" (vessel) and "-oma" (tumor), referring to the vascular tumor-like growths caused by the infection.

Symptoms

The symptoms of Bacillary Angiomatosis include fever, fatigue, weight loss, and skin lesions that may be red, raised, and often bleed. Other symptoms may include bone pain, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

Diagnosis

Diagnosis of Bacillary Angiomatosis is typically made through a biopsy of the skin lesions. The bacteria can be seen under a microscope and can be further identified through polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing.

Treatment

Treatment for Bacillary Angiomatosis typically involves long-term antibiotic therapy. The antibiotics doxycycline, erythromycin, and azithromycin are commonly used.

Related Terms

• Bartonella
• Bacterial Infection
• Angiomatosis
• Antibiotic Therapy

See Also

• Cat Scratch Disease
• Trench Fever

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Bacillary angiomatosis
• Wikipedia's article - Bacillary angiomatosis

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