The Continuing Ophthalmic Challenge of Bartonella henselae

PurposeTo better understand the history and epidemiology of Bartonella henselae infections of the eye and adnexa, and their relationship to cat scratch disease (CSD). We also assess B. henselae infection as a public health threat.MethodsWe reviewed the available literature concerning B. henselae infections of the eye and CSD, and attempted calculation of the incidence and prevalence of both B. henselae eye infections and CSD from the database of...