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Female friend, would like to date, been sick almost 2 years, tested positive for bartonella, strain unknown to her, is she contagious to me?
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You do not: "catch" Bartonella from another person! You get it (in most cases /USA from a cat scratch!!! The disease can be "stubborn" in some cases to cure however it is usually self limited!!!!! Hope this helps! Dr Z
Answered 8/3/2015
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