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'''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. | '''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== | ==History and symptoms== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
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:
- Painful lymphadenopathy
- Fever
- Chills
- Back pain
- Headache
- Sore throat
- Abdominal pain
- Vision problems
- Malaise
- Alteration of mental status
- Convulsions
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