Many animal species Fecal - oral route. 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 and porcupine Usually associated with a bite or scratch from a young animal. Fleas can serve as a vector.
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 headaches can be present. Severe disease can occur in immunocompromised hosts.