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Breitschwerdt explains what’s known and unknown about Bartonella Infectious disease specialist discusses the ins and outs of cat scratch disease.

By Dr. Edward B. Breitschwerdt, DVM

B artonella, also called “cat scratch disease,” is often a co-infection of Lyme disease. It can be transmitted by fleas, ticks, and cat scratches.

The following podcast is from North Carolina State University. In it, Tracy Peake interviews Ed Breitschwerdt, infectious disease specialist, doctor of veterinary medicine, and Bartonella expert. They discuss what this bacteria can do and what researchers are trying to do about it…..Join or login below to continue reading.

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