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Cat scratch disease is an infectious illness caused by the bacteria bartonella. It is believed to be transmitted by cat scratches, bites, or exposure to cat saliva. This leads to swelling of the lymph nodes ( lymphadeno...
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Symptoms
A person who has had contact with a cat may show common symptoms, including: Bump (papule) or blister (pustule) at site...
Causes
Cat scratch disease is caused by Bartonella henselae. The disease is spread through contact with an infected cat (a bit...
Tests
A scratch or injury and a history of contact with a cat indicates that cat scratch disease is a possible cause of the l...
Treatments
Generally, cat scratch disease is not serious. Medical treatment is not usually needed. However, in severe cases, treat...
Prevention
Avoiding contact with cats prevents the disease. Where this is not reasonable, good hand-washing after playing with a c...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you have enlarged lymph nodes and a history of exposure to a cat.
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