infection

Cat-scratch disease

Cat-scratch disease (CSD) is an disease that most often results from a scratch or bite of a cat. Symptoms typically include a non-painful bump or blister at the site of injury and painful and swollen lymph nodes. People may feel tired, have a headache, or a fever. Symptoms typically begin within 3–14 days following .

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Symptoms — what it feels like

·Bump at the site of the bite or scratch, swollen and painful lymph nodes

Causes — why it happens

·Bartonella henselae from a cat bite or scratch

How it's found

·Based on symptoms, blood tests

Treatment

·Supportive treatment, azithromycin

Complications

·Encephalopathy, parotitis, endocarditis,

Outlook

·Generally good, recovery within 4 months

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