2022年12月29日 · Cat-scratch disease, a manifestation of bartonellosis, is a zoonotic bacterial infection caused by the Bartonella henselae microorganism. It is typically caused by a scratch of a cat. The disease has a varying clinical picture ranging between localized lymphadenitis and systemic infection.

Cat scratch disease (CSD) is a bacterial infection that affects the lymph nodes. It is also known as cat scratch fever or subacute regional lymphadenitis. CSD can occur in people of all ages but is most common in children and adolescents. The majority (80%) of patients with cat scratch disease are less than 21 years old.

2022年7月25日 · Cat scratch fever (usually called cat scratch disease or CSD) is an illness caused by the bacteria Bartonella henselae (B. henselae). It causes swollen lymph nodes, bumps on your skin (papules) and a fever. B. henselae can infect you if a cat bites or scratches you or licks an open wound you have.

CSD can present as axillary lymphadenopathy without typical constitutional symptoms. With proper clinical and laboratory investigation, CSD can be accurately identified and correctly diagnosed, as demonstrated in this case series featuring five symptomatic young adults with axillary lymphadenopathy.

2021年11月29日 · Most patients with cat scratch disease are under the age of 18 and have recent exposure to a cat, with tender lymphadenopathy appearing in the draining lymph nodes from the site of a scratch. Fever, pharyngitis, splenomegaly and positive monospot (heterophile antibody) test (answer C) describes the classic presentation of infectious mononucleosis.

2023年6月12日 · Cat scratch disease (Cat scratch fever) causes a febrile illness with subacute regional lymphadenopathy. The agent of infection is Bartonella henselae. In most cases, there is a spontaneous resolution within 2 to 4 weeks. More severe and disseminated disease can occur in both immunocompetent and immunocompromised hosts.

Cat-scratch disease is infection caused by the gram-negative bacterium Bartonella henselae. Symptoms are a local papule and regional lymphadenitis. Diagnosis is clinical and confirmed by biopsy or serologic tests. Treatment is with local heat application, analgesics, and sometimes antibiotics. (See also Overview of Bartonella Infections.)

History of cat (normally kitten) exposure Most commonly present about 2 weeks after exposure Lymphadenitis proximal to exposure Parinaud's oculoglandular syndrome Due to direct inoculation of the eye Causes conjunctivitis, ocular granuloma, periauricular adenopathy Differential Diagnosis Lymphadenitis Infectious Reactive adenitis Bacterial ...

Cat-scratch disease commonly presents as tender, swollen lymph nodes near the site of the inoculating bite or scratch or on the neck, and is usually limited to one side. This condition is referred to as regional lymphadenopathy and occurs 1–3 weeks after inoculation. [5] .

Cat Scratch Disease is a self-limited condition that primarily affects lymph nodes in children and adolescents, often caused by a recent cat bite or scratch. It is characterized by tender lymph nodes in the axilla, inguinal region, and neck, with cytologic features including neutrophils, granulomas, and necrosis.