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Its is a common and usually benign infectious disease caused by the bacterium Bartonella henselae. It is most commonly found in children following a scratch or bite from a cat within about one to two weeks

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Its is a common and usually benign infectious disease caused by the bacterium Bartonella henselae. It is most commonly found in children following a scratch or bite from a cat within about one to two weeks.

Catscratch disease (CSD), also known as catscratch fever or subacute regional lymphadenitis, is a bacterial infection affecting lymph nodes that drain the sites of inoculation. Bartonella henselae, a gram-negative rod, is considered the principal etiologic agent. [1, 2] CSD is one of the most common causes of chronic lymphadenopathy in children and adolescents.

Patients with CSD usually have a history of sustaining a scratch or bite from a cat (typically a kitten). The initial symptom is formation of a papule at the inoculation site, followed by solitary or regional lymphadenopathy within 1-2 weeks (see the images below). In most patients, the disease resolves spontaneously within 2-4 months

catscratch fever or subacute regional lymphadenitis, is a bacterial infection affecting lymph nodes that drain the sites of inoculation. Bartonella henselae, a gram-negative rod, is considered the principal etiologic agent. [1, 2] CSD is one of the most common causes of chronic lymphadenopathy in children and adolescents.

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hi. Cat-scratch disease (CSD) is a common and usually benign infectious disease caused by the bacterium Bartonella henselae.[2][3] It is most commonly found in children following a scratch or bite from a cat[2] within about one to two weeks.

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Cat Scratch Fever

The causetive agents is  Afipia felis a gram-negative rods,  are members of class Proteobacteria and are intracellular parasitic bacteria..

Transmission:-

Ninety percent (90%) of patients have been exposed to a cat; 75% of these have been bitten, scratched, or licked. Most affected individuals are

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Cat-scratch disease (CSD) is a common and usually benign infectious disease caused by the bacterium Bartonella henselae. It is most commonly found in children following a scratch or bite from a cat within about one to two weeks.Cat-scratch disease commonly presents as tender, swollen lymph nodes near the site of the inoculating bite or scratch or on the neck, and is usually limited to one side. This condition is referred to as regional lymphadenopathy and occurs 1–3 weeks after inoculation.

Cat scratch disease is an infection caused by bacteria known as Bartonella henselae. Although about 40% of cats carry the bacteria in their saliva at some point in their lives, cats that carry Bartonella henselae do not themselves show any signs of illness. Most people contract the disease after being scratched or bitten by a cat that carries the bacteria. Cat scratch disease has also been referred to as cat scratch fever or subacute regional lymphadenitis.

Cat scratch fever, also called cat scratch disease (CSD), is a bacterial infection. The disease gets its name because people contract it from cats infected with Bartonella henselae bacteria, one of the most common bacteria in the world

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Cat-scratch disease (CSD) is a bacterial infection spread by cats. The disease spreads when an infected cat licks a person's open wound, or bites or scratches a person hard enough to break the surface of the skin. About three to 14 days after the skin is broken, a mild infection can occur at the site of the scratch or bite. The infected area may appear swollen and red with round, raised lesions and can have pus. The infection can feel warm or painful. A person with CSD may also have a fever, headache, poor appetite, and exhaustion. Later, the person's lymph nodes closest to the original scratch or bite can become swollen, tender, or painful.

Wash cat bites and scratches well with soap and running water. Do not allow cats to lick your wounds. Contact your doctor if you develop any symptoms of cat-scratch disease or infection.

CSD is caused by a bacterium called Bartonella henselae. About 40% of cats carry B. henselae at some time in their lives, although most cats with this infection show NO signs of illness. Kittens younger than 1 year are more likely to have B. henselaeinfection and to spread the germ to people. Kittens are also more likely to scratch and bite while they play and learn how to attack prey.