Cat Scratch Disease
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Cat Scratch Disease Symptoms
Symptoms of cat
scratch
disease include:
Red streaks spreading from the
scratch
Skin
swelling
around the
scratch
Pain around the
scratch
Tenderness around the
scratch
Swollen lymph glands (localized)
near the bite:
Lymph gland swelling in the groin
Lymph gland swelling under the arm
Symptoms of worsening cat
scratch
disease include:
Fatigue
Fever
Headache
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Cat Scratch Disease Evaluation
Related Conditions
Abrasions
Cat bite
Lymphadenitis
Lymphangitis
Cat scratch
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Last Updated: Apr 7, 2008
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Authors:
Stephen J. Schueler, MD
;
John H. Beckett, MD
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D. Scott Gettings, MD
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Cat Scratch Disease References:
Chian CA, Arrese JE, Pierard GE. Skin manifestations of Bartonella infections. Int J Dermatol. 2002 Aug;41(8):461-6.
Lamps LW, Scott MA. Cat-scratch disease: historic, clinical, and pathologic perspectives. Am J Clin Pathol. 2004 Jun;121 Suppl:S71-80.
Rolain JM, Chanet V, Laurichesse H, Lepidi H, Beytout J, Raoult D. Cat scratch disease with lymphadenitis, vertebral osteomyelitis, and spleen abscesses. Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2003 Jun;990:397-403.
