Bartonellaceae
Bartonellaceae
Bartonellaceae (pronunciation: bar-toe-nell-uh-see-ee) is a family of Gram-negative bacteria. The family is named after Albert Barton, an American bacteriologist who first isolated and identified these bacteria.
Etymology
The term "Bartonellaceae" is derived from the name of Albert Barton, who discovered the first species of this family. The suffix "-aceae" is a standard ending in bacterial taxonomy that denotes a family.
Description
Bartonellaceae are small, rod-shaped bacteria that are typically intracellular in nature, meaning they live within the cells of their hosts. They are known to cause various diseases in humans and animals, including cat scratch disease, trench fever, and Carrion's disease.
Species
The Bartonellaceae family includes several species, such as:
Each of these species is associated with specific diseases and conditions.
Related Terms
- Bartonellosis: An infection caused by bacteria from the Bartonellaceae family.
- Vector (epidemiology): An organism that does not cause disease itself but spreads infection by conveying pathogens from one host to another.
- Endothelial cells: The type of cells that Bartonellaceae often infects.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Bartonellaceae
- Wikipedia's article - Bartonellaceae
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