N.C. State researchers develop a better test for cat scratch fever

N.C. State researchers develop a better test for cat scratch fever, News & Observer, June 27, 2012. “Cat Scratch Fever” might be best known as a catchy song, but the infection of the same name, scientifically known as Bartonella – is an easy-to-catch infection caused by a common, hard-to-detect microbe. But a test developed by N.C. State researchers could make it simpler to pinpoint the pathogen and treat the resulting symptoms. Ed Breitschwerdt, veterinary medicine, featured.