A homeless 33-year-old male presents to the emergency room with fever, splenomegaly, and bone and joint pain. As the patient changes into a hospital gown, the nurse gathers his clothing and notices the presence of lice. Given this history, which Bartonella species could be a potential causative agent?

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Bartonella quintana is associated with trench fever, which can be transmitted by lice. The patient's symptoms and the presence of lice suggest B. quintana as the potential causative agent.

A Homeless 33-Year-Old Male Presents to the Emergency Room with Fever