1 week to several months Characterized by fever, headache, chills, generalized weakness, nausea and weight loss. Subclinical and asymptomatic infections can occur. Fecal - oral. C. fetus - Chills, sweats, fever, cough, headache, weight loss and abortion in the latter half of pregnancy. Cat Scratch Fever Bartonella henselae Cats, others implicated, including the dog Usually associated with a bite or scratch from a young animal.
Fleas can serve as a vector.
3 - 14 days Several days following exposure, a small, reddened, raised area appears at the site of inoculation. This is followed by vesicle and scab formation. Within a few days to a week, the lesion resolves. Weeks later regional lymph nodes can enlarge and stay enlarged for months. Fever, anorexia and headache can be present.