Cat scratch fever is an infection caused by the bacteriaBartonella henselae. Most people get infected when they're scratched or bitten by an infected cat. Stray kittens and cats are more likely than pet cats to be infected withBartonella henselaebecause they get it from fleas. Symptoms are ge...
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In people who have a normal immune system, cat scratch disease is usually not a serious illness. A small papule (a raised bump) develops at the bite, scratch, or site of injury within 10 days. The signs and symptoms that follow may include fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, los...
Cat scratch fever—also known as “cat scratch disease”—or bartonellosis—is an infectious disease caused by variousBartonellabacteria. In this particular instance, we’re mostly referring toBartonella henselae. While this bacteria can be transferred from felines to humans by biting insects such ...
Low-grade fever Lesser known symptoms of the disease: Weight loss due to loss of appetite Sore throat Diagnosis If the doctor suspects cat scratch fever, then a physical examination would be first performed to check if there is a presence of anenlarged spleen, which is anatomically located just...
cat scratch disease n. An infectious disease of humans that is caused by a bacterium(Bartonella henselae)transmitted by the scratch or bite of a cat and is characterized by a papular lesion, fever, and swollen lymph glands. Also calledcat scratch fever. ...
I wish there was a way to know if my cat has cat scratch fever bacteria. I'm scared about getting it now but I don't want to stop playing with my cat. I've never had cat scratch fever symptoms thankfully. I hope I never do. ...
The symptoms from this bacterial infection are commonly called cat scratch disease or cat scratch fever. Symptoms occur when the bacteria infects humans and causes a reaction, usually a swelling around the scratch or bite, but sometimes swollen lymph nodes, a headache, tiredness and low-grade ...
Fever of unknown originSystemic complicationsLymphadenopathyCat scratch disease, caused by Bartonella henselae, typically presents with a localized lymphadenopathy with a brief period of fever and general symptoms. However, there are atypical cases with a wide spectrum of clinical manifestations including ...
Cat scratch disease (CSD) is an infection caused by Bartonella henselae, presents with non-specific symptoms like lymphadenopathy, fever, and fatigue. It c... O Kilicaslan,K Didem,E Fil,... 被引量: 0发表: 2021年 Cat-scratch fever in a 14-year-old girl – a case report Cat-scratch...