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Medical Conditions - Cat Scratch Disease

Cat scratch disease is known as subacute regional lymphadenitis, and cat scratch fever is a bacterial infection that cats spread. The disease usually spreads when an infected cat licks a person's open wound or scratches or bites. This disease is caused by the bacteria Bartonella henselae. There will be an infection of the lymph nodes following a bite or scratch from the cat.

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Cat Scratch Disease and Regional Lymphadenitis in the Finger: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Cat Scratch Disease is a common infectious condition caused by Bartonella henselae, characterized by swollen lymph nodes and occasional regional lymphadenitis in the finger.

4 min readNovember 16, 2023

Cat Scratch Disease - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Cat scratch disease occurs when a cat licks or scratches a person’s open wound or scratches or bites hard enough to tear through the individual's skin.

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