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Autoimmune haemolytic anaemia triggered by Bartonella henselae infection: a case report
Author(s) -
Van Audenhove A.,
Verhoef G.,
Peetermans W. E.,
Boogaerts M.,
Vandenberghe P.
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
british journal of haematology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.907
H-Index - 186
eISSN - 1365-2141
pISSN - 0007-1048
DOI - 10.1046/j.1365-2141.2001.03165.x
Subject(s) - bartonella henselae , immunology , bartonella , medicine , bartonellosis , antibody , virology , serology
Bartonella henselae is a hitherto unidentified cause of autoimmune haemolytic anaemia. Here we report a case of Coombs‐negative autoimmune haemolytic anaemia. The episode was preceded by exposure to a cat and a non‐specific infectious syndrome. Concomitant serum titres of B. henselae antibodies were indicative of a recent infection. The case report suggests that B. henselae infection can trigger secondary autoimmune haemolytic anaemia.