Dr. Shannon Delaney discusses the connection between Bartonella infection and neuropsychiatric symptoms. She explains that Bartonella, a slow-growing bacterium transmitted by ticks and cat scratches, is increasingly recognized as a significant pathogen. Delaney shares her research findings, including cases of psychosis linked to Bartonella bacteremia and elevated inflammatory markers. She stresses the need for vector-borne illness testing in patients with new neuropsychiatric symptoms, especially in endemic regions.
Presentation 8-F: Lightning Rounds – Neuropsychiatric Symptoms and Bartonella
Updated: July 23, 2025 by bmanfull@comcast.net
Dr. Shannon Delaney discusses the connection between Bartonella infection and neuropsychiatric symptoms. She explains that Bartonella, a slow-growing bacterium transmitted by ticks and cat scratches, is increasingly recognized as a significant pathogen. Delaney shares her research findings, including cases of psychosis linked to Bartonella bacteremia and elevated inflammatory markers. She stresses the need for vector-borne illness testing in patients with new neuropsychiatric symptoms, especially in endemic regions.
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