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New Study Shows Bartonella Bacteria Associated with Rheumatoid Arthritis

April 24, 2012 By admin Leave a Comment

A bacterium historically associated with cat scratch fever and transmitted predominately by fleas may also play a role in human rheumatoid illnesses such as arthritis, according to new research from North Carolina State University.Bartonella is a bacterium that is maintained in nature by fleas, ticks and other biting insects. It can be transmitted to humans both by these parasites as well as by bites or scratches from infected cats and dogs. The most commonly known Bartonella-related illness is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Lyme Disease Arthritis, New Research, Rheumatoid Arthritis Lyme Disease

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