Abstract
Successful assessment and treatment of Bartonella in HIV-seropositive people depends on nursing's fundamental role in the management of these bacterial infections. Bartonella species are responsible for a variety of infections, including cat scratch disease and bacillan/ angiomatosis, which can be debilitating to people living with AIDS. This paper provides an overview of the clinical presentation and nursing management of Bartonella infection in PLWAs. The author discusses common diagnostic procedures, treatment strategies, and the nurse's role in caring for patients with a Bartonella infection.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 37-42 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care |
Volume | 7 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1996 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Bacillary angiomatosis
- Bartonella
- Cat scratch disease
- Rochalimaea
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Advanced and Specialized Nursing