Treponema and Bartonella Coinfection in a Human Immunodeficiency Virus–Positive Individual

Infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) leads to an acquired immunocompromised state, allowing for the rise of opportunistic infections. Here we present the first documented case, to our knowledge, of coinfection with Treponema pallidum and Bartonella henselae in an HIV (+) individual.
Source: Infectious Diseases in Clinical Practice - Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research