A physician suspects his patient has an infection due to Bartonella spp. She calls the microbiology department for the specimen of choice for diagnosis. You advise her that the diagnosis is best made using

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Serological tests like IFA (Immunofluorescence Assay) or EIA (Enzyme Immunoassay) are commonly used for diagnosing Bartonella infections, as these bacteria are difficult to culture.

A Physician Suspects His Patient Has an Infection Due to Bartonella