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Presents a case of a 43-year-old man with infective endocarditis caused by Bartonella henselae presenting with profound anemia. Cause of infectious endocarditis; Medical history of the patient; Diagnosis on the patient; Background of Bartonella endocarditis.

The author reflects on the technical advances in the field of diagnostic microbiology and immunology in Asia Pacific. He discusses several advanced molecular techniques for detection, characterization and typing of microbial pathogens from the U.S. which are adapted in Asia Pacific especially in Japan and China. He hopes more innovations and achievements in biotechnology in the Asia Pacific.