Angiomatosis, Bacillary

Overview

A reactive vascular proliferation that is characterized by the multiple tumor-like lesions in skin, bone, brain, and other organs. Bacillary angiomatosis is caused by infection with gram-negative Bartonella bacilli (such as BARTONELLA HENSELAE), and is often seen in AIDS patients and other IMMUNOCOMPROMISED HOSTS.

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Quick facts about Angiomatosis, Bacillary

Topic type

Condition

Category

Dermatology

MeSH classification

C01.150.252.400.126.100.075|C01.150.252.819.150|C01.800.720.150|C14.907.077.060|C17.800.838.765.150|C17.800.862.060

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