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A Disease of the Past That Still Matters
Trench fever, caused by the bacterium Bartonella quintana, is a disease historically associated with the trenches of World War I. Transmitted by body lice, it causes fever, headache, and severe leg and back pain. While rare today, trench fever still occurs, particularly among people experiencing homelessness and in refugee settings where body lice are prevalent. Understanding the disease helps...
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