MeSH Tree Location(s) for Angiomatosis, Bacillary

Scope Note:
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.

Förklaring:
Bakterieinfektion kännetecknad av hudkärlskador, orsakad av Bartonella henselae. Kan drabba AIDS-patienter och andra med nedsatt immunförsvar.