Cat scratch fever history and symptoms

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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.

History and symptoms

Symptoms of Cat scratch fever are:

• Tender regional lymphadenopathy
• Fever
• Chills
• Back pain
• Headache
• Abdominal pain
• Malaise
• Alteration of mental status
• convulsions

Sterile suppurative papules at the site of inoculation

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