The distribution of Bartonella spp across the countries in the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region (WHO-EMRO)

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVESBartonella is a Gram-negative, facultative intracellular bacterium that can cause vector-borne diseases in humans, particularly in immunocompromised individuals.The aim of this study was to describe the geographical distribution of different Bartonella spp in the countries of the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region (WHO-EMRO). However, there is limited data available on the distribution of Bartonella species, as well as the status of its reservoirs, vectors, and human cases worldwideMATERIALS AND METHODSin this study we searched of published reports and studies on Bartonella species in WHO-EMRO region countries. This search was conducted using different databases until August ۲۰۲۲. Finally, we classified and reported on the status of human cases, reservoirs, and vectors associated with each Bartonella species in different countries the region.RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONOnly ۱۳ of the ۲۲ WHO-EMRO countries had reports of Bartonella infection. In WHO-EMRO countries, fifteen distinct Bartonella species have been detected including Bartonella henselae, Bartonella quintana, Bartonella elizabethae, Bartonella clarridgeiae, Bartonella vinsonii, Bartonella doshiae, Bartonella rochalimae, Bartonella tribocorum, and Bartonella koehleraeCONCLUSIONThe results of this study show that Bartonella infection is very important in EMRO countries, but neglected by doctors and health care systems.

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Bartonella ، Bartonellosis ، WHO-EMRO ، zoonosis