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Cat scratch fever history and symptoms
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Cat scratch fever is a usually benign infectious disease caused by the intracellular parasite Bartonella. It is most commonly found in children 1-2 weeks following a cat scratch.
Symptoms
Symptoms
Symptoms of Cat scratch fever are:
- Painful lymphadenopathy
- Fever
- Chills
- Back pain
- Headache
- Sore throat
- Abdominal pain
- Vision problems
- Malaise
- Alteration of mental status
- Convulsions
References
References
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Raviteja Guddeti, M.B.B.S. [2]