Microbiology
An alpha-2 subgroup of the proteobacteria (doesn't that roll trippingly off the tongue?), it isn't gram stainable. Also A. broomeae, A. clevelandensis.
Epidemiologic Risks
Cats for A. felis. There are a variety of Afipias, depending on the host.
Syndromes
Cat scratch disease, but CSD is more often it is due to Bartonella spp., the rare septic arthritis, bone infection.
Treatment
Probably erythromycin or tetracyclines.
Notes
More likely any cat scratch disease is due to the Bartonella spp.
Last update: 05/05/18