Grace E. Marx, an author on the CDC papers, indicated that the infection is 'almost certainly underdiagnosed, underreported, and hard to treat,' particularly in vulnerable communities.
The CDC's investigation highlights alarming cases, revealing that among five individuals experiencing homelessness in New York, two died due to severe infections caused by B. quintana.
B. quintana, spread by body lice, can cause severe health complications, including potential fatally infecting heart valves, particularly among vulnerable populations and immunocompromised transplant recipients.
As a non-reportable disease, the exact number of B. quintana infections in the United States remains uncertain, complicating public health responses and awareness.
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