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23. Cat-Scratch Disease -- ECureMe.com catscratch disease, more about cat-scratch disease, There is some evidence that other household pets can also cause cat-scratch disease. http://www.ecureme.com/emyhealth/Pediatrics/Cat-Scratch_Disease.asp

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Main Search Index Definition Description Causes ... Resources Cat-scratch disease Definition Cat-scratch disease is an uncommon infection that typically results from a cat's scratch or bite. Most sufferers experience only moderate discomfort and find that their symptoms clear up without any lasting harm after a few weeks or months. Professional medical treatment is rarely needed. Description Cat-scratch disease (also called cat-scratch fever) is caused by the Bartonella henselae bacterium, which is found in cats around the world and is transmitted from cat to cat by fleas. Researchers have discovered that large numbers of North American cats carry antibodies for the disease (meaning that the cats have been infected at some point in their lives). Some parts of North America have much higher rates of cat infection than others, however. Bartonella henselae is uncommon or absent in cold climates, which fleas have difficulty tolerating, but prevalent in warm, humid places such as Memphis, Tennessee, where antibodies were found in 71% of the cats tested. The bacterium, which remains in a cat's bloodstream for several months after infection, seems to be harmless to most cats, and normally an infected cat will not display any symptoms. Kittens (cats less than one year old) are more likely than adult cats to be carrying the infection. Bartonella henselae can infect people who are scratched or (more rarely) bitten or licked by a cat. It cannot be passed from person to person. Although cats are popular pets found in about 30% of American households, human infection appears to be rare. One study estimated that for every 100,000 Americans there are only 2.5 cases of cat-scratch disease each year(2.5/100,000). It is also unusual for more than one family member to become ill; a Florida investigation discovered multiple cases in only 3.5% of the families studied. Children and teenagers appear to be the most likely victims of cat-scratch disease, although the possibility exists that the disease may be more common among adults than previously thought.

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27. Cat-scratch Disease Infectious Diseases Fact Sheets. catscratch disease. Thorough cleaning of cat scratches and bites might also help. What is cat-scratch disease? http://www.r04.tdh.state.tx.us/ERT/disease/Cat-Scratch.html

Return to PHR 4/5N Home Page Go to TDH Web Site ERT Home About ERT ... ERT Links Infectious Diseases Fact Sheets Cat-Scratch Disease Cat-scratch disease is a bacterial disease that results from a scratch or bite by a cat. Persons with cat-scratch disease can have a range of illnesses from mild to severe. Cat-scratch disease usually causes swollen lymph glands near the site of the scratch or bite. Most people get better on their own in about 3 weeks. To prevent cat-scratch disease, avoid provoking cats and kittens. Thorough cleaning of cat scratches and bites might also help. What is cat-scratch disease? Cat-scratch disease is an infectious disease that results from a scratch or bite by a cat. Persons with cat-scratch disease can have a range of illnesses from mild to severe. What is the infectious agent that causes cat-scratch disease? Cat-scratch disease is caused by Bartonella henselae , a bacterium.

28. Zoonotic Diseases - Cat Scratch Disease Cat scratch disease. What is cat scratch disease? A child with catscratch disease does not need to be isolated from other family members. http://www.dpi.qld.gov.au/health/3888.html

Access keys Skip to primary navigation Skip to secondary navigation Skip to content ... Help Search: Industries Key activities Services The Department ... News FAQs Cat scratch disease What is cat scratch disease? Cat scratch disease (cat scratch fever) is an infection that causes swelling of the lymph nodes (swollen glands) after an animal scratch - most often a cat scratch. It is caused by a bacterium. It usually takes 3-10 days for a blister to appear at the site of a cat scratch. Lymph node swelling usually begins about two weeks after the cat scratch, with a range of 7-60 days. A cat with the infection does not look sick, and the animal can carry the infectious bacteria in its blood for several months. Experts believe that up to 44 per cent of cats have the infection at some time in their lives. Is it common in Queensland? The disease can occur anywhere. Worldwide, the disease affects nine out of every 100 000 persons each year, and multiple cases within families are common, especially among brothers and sisters who have the same pet cat. Over 80 per cent of cases affect children and young persons under the age of 21. How could I get the disease?

29. Cat Scratch Disease Cat Scratch Disease. Although catscratch disease usually subsides without treatment, antibiotic and/or antimicrobial therapy may speed recovery. http://www.bchealthguide.org/kbase/nord/nord987.htm

document.write(''); var hwPrint=1; var hwDocHWID="nord987"; var hwDocTitle="Cat Scratch Disease"; var hwRank="1"; var hwSectionHWID="nord987"; var hwSectionTitle=""; var hwSource="cn6.0"; var hwProdCfgSerNo="wsh_html_031_s"; var hwDocType="NORD"; National Organization for Rare Disorders, Inc. Cat Scratch Disease Important It is possible that the main title of the report is not the name you expected. Please check the synonyms listing to find the alternate name(s) and disorder subdivision(s) covered by this report. Synonyms Cat-Scratch-Oculoglandular Syndrome Parinaud's Syndrome Cat-Scratch Adenitis Cat-Scratch Fever Debre's Syndrome Foshay-Mollaret Cat-Scratch Fever Lymphadenitis, Regional Nonbacterial Lymphoreticulosis, Benign Inoculation Petzetakis' Syndrome Disorder Subdivisions None Related Disorders List Information on the following diseases can be found in the Related Disorders section of this report: Adenitis (Bacterial, Fungal, Pyogenic, and Tuberculous) Atypical Mycobacterial Infection Brucellosis Lymphogranuloma Venereum Lymphoma Sarcoidosis Tularemia Atypical Pneumonia Encephalitis Thrombocytopenia Purpura General Discussion Cat-Scratch Disease (also commonly known as Cat-Scratch Fever) is a self- limiting infectious disease characterized by swelling and pain in the lymph nodes (regional lymphadenitis). Symptoms can vary from mild to severe, and may include achiness and discomfort (malaise), and/or loss of appetite (anorexia). In most cases a scratch, bite, or lick of a cat is considered to be the source of the infection. Symptoms do not appear for several days after exposure and may last for several weeks. Although Cat-Scratch Disease usually subsides without treatment, antibiotic and/or antimicrobial therapy may speed recovery. Approximately 22,000 cases are reported in the United States each year, although more mild cases may go unnoticed and resolve without treatment.

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31. Cat Scratch Disease Cat Scratch Disease. catscratch disease must be strongly considered in the differential diagnosis of patients with unexplained symptomatic lymphadenopathy. http://home.teleport.com/~bobh/CatScratchDisease.htm

Head and Neck Exam Common Pathologies of Lymph Nodes Cat Scratch Disease Infectious disorder that begins in the skin but spreads to adjacent lymph nodes. Etiology thought to be bacillus organism Almost all cases arise after contact with a cat, usually a kitten. Lymph node changes develop in about three weeks, often accompanied by fever or malaise. Scratches on the face lead to submandibular lymphadenopathy. Cat-scratch disease must be strongly considered in the differential diagnosis of patients with unexplained symptomatic lymphadenopathy. The infection can also present as an intraoral mass in the buccal mucosa. Scratches in the pre-auricular area may localized in parotid lymphoid tissue and cause significant parotid pain or temporary facial paralysis. During the past decade, an unusual subcutaneous vascular proliferation, histopathologically similar to histiocytoid hemangioma has been recognized in patients with AIDS. Back Contents Next

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34. EMedicine - Catscratch Disease : Article By Joseph R Lex, Jr, MD scratch disease, la maladie des griffes du chat, benign inoculation lymphoreticulosis, benign inoculation reticulosis, catscratch fever, catscratch fever http://www.emedicine.com/EMERG/topic84.htm

(advertisement) Home Specialties CME PDA ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Patient Education Advanced Search Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Emergency Medicine Infectious Diseases Catscratch Disease Last Updated: December 30, 2003 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: CSD, cat-scratch disease, Parinaud oculoglandular disease, kitten scratch disease, la maladie des griffes du chat, benign inoculation lymphoreticulosis, benign inoculation reticulosis, catscratch fever, cat-scratch fever, regional granulomatous lymphadenitis AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 10 Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials ... Bibliography Author: Joseph R Lex, Jr, MD , Assistant Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine, Temple University Hospital Joseph R Lex, Jr, MD, is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Emergency Medicine , and American College of Emergency Physicians Editor(s): Jeffrey Glenn Bowman, MD, MS , Consulting Staff, Department of Emergency Medicine, Mercy Springfield Hospital;

35. AllRefer Health - Cat Scratch Disease Treatment (Bartonellosis, Cat Scratch Feve Cat Scratch disease. Cat Scratch disease Treatment. Generally, cat scratch disease is not serious. Treatment, other than reassurance, is not usually recommended. http://health.allrefer.com/health/cat-scratch-disease-treatment.html

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36. AllRefer Health - Cat Scratch Disease (Bartonellosis, Cat Scratch Fever, CSD) Cat Scratch disease. See all Pictures Images Overview, Causes, Risk Factors. Cat scratch disease is caused by Bartonella henselae. http://health.allrefer.com/health/cat-scratch-disease-info.html

AllRefer Channels :: Yellow Pages Reference Health Home ... Contact Us Quick Jump ADD/ADHD Allergies Alzheimer's Disease Arthritis Asthma Back Pain Breast Cancer Cancer Colon Cancer Depression Diabetes Gallbladder Disease Heart Attack Hepatitis High Cholesterol HIV/AIDS Hypertension Lung Cancer Menopause Migraines/Headaches Osteoporosis Pneumonia Prostate Cancer SARS Stroke Urinary Tract Infection 1600+ More Conditions Alternative Medicine Health News Symptoms Guide Special Topics ... Medical Encyclopedia You are here : AllRefer.com Health Cat Scratch Disease Cat Scratch Disease Definition Prevention Treatment Expectations or Prognosis ... Go To Main Page Alternate Names : Bartonellosis, Cat Scratch Fever, CSD Definition Cat scratch disease is an infectious illness caused by the bacteria Bartonella , believed to be transmitted by cat scratches, bites, or exposure to cat saliva. This leads to swelling of the lymph nodes ( lymphadenopathy ) near the site of the scratch or bite. Cat Scratch Disease Antibodies Cat scratch disease is caused by Bartonella henselae . The disease is spread through contact with an infected cat, as a result of a cat bite or scratch, or contact with cat saliva on broken skin or the

37. CFA Health Committee - Cat Scratch Disease (CSD) Feline Health. Feline Asthma; Inflammatory Bowel disease; Cat Scratch disease; Feline Diabetes; Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV); Feline http://www.cfainc.org/health/csd.html

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38. Cat Scratch Disease Cat scratch disease is a bacterial infection that typically causes swelling of the lymph nodes. It usually results from the scratch http://kidshealth.org/parent/infections/bacterial_viral/cat_scratch.html

KidsHealth Parents Infections Cat scratch disease is a bacterial infection that typically causes swelling of the lymph nodes . It usually results from the scratch , lick, or bite of a cat - more than 90% of people with the illness have had some kind of contact with cats, often with kittens. Bartonella henselae is the bacterium that causes cat scratch disease. It is found in all parts of the world, and the infection occurs more often in the fall and winter. In the United States, about 22,000 cases of cat scratch disease are diagnosed annually, most of them in people under the age of 21. This may be because children are more likely to play with cats and be bitten or scratched. Fleas spread the bacteria between cats, although there is no evidence that fleas can transmit the disease to humans. Once a cat is infected, the bacteria live in the animal's saliva. Bartonella henselae does not make a cat sick, and kittens or cats may carry the bacteria for months. Experts believe that almost half of all cats have a Bartonella henselae infection at some time in their lives, and cats less than a year old are more likely to be infected.

39. CAT SCRATCH DISEASE CAT SCRATCH disease. Bartonellosis, also known as Cat Scratch disease or Cat Scratch Fever, is an infectious disease of humans. http://www.pethealthcare.net/html/body_cat_scratch_disease.html

CAT SCRATCH DISEASE Bartonellosis, also known as Cat Scratch Disease or Cat Scratch Fever, is an infectious disease of humans. Evidence is increasing that perhaps the cat becomes infected with the causative organism, but it does not appear to produce any disease in the cat. Very little is known or understood about the role of the cat as a reservoir for this disease. What are the risk factors? A cat scratch is sometimes, but not always, associated with this disease. In one study, 99% of patients with CSD had exposure to cats. An increased risk of transmission is present when a kitten is involved, as opposed to adult cats. Most cases are reported in the fall and winter, but the reason for its apparent seasonality remains unknown. What are the clinical signs? Antibodies are proteins which are produced by the immune system in response to some stimulus. About 5% of the United States population is known to have antibodies to CSD. Interestingly, about 20% of U.S. veterinarians will test positive for CSD antibodies. Very few of those testing positive have actually had the disease. The majority have had inapparent infections or have been exposed to the CSD organism without any disease occurring. This is generally a mild disease in humans. Many people experience fever, chills, and lethargy which last only a few days. Unless the skin test is performed or the organism is cultured, it may be diagnosed as influenza. However, the more severe forms of the disease will produce very high fevers, marked lethargy, anorexia, and swollen lymph nodes, usually in the axillae (armpit) or groin. The lymph nodes may enlarge to the point of rupturing or they may need to be opened surgically to establish drainage and relieve pain.

40. Cat Scratch Disease Contagiousness Cat scratch disease is not contagious from person to person. The bacteria are spread by the scratch or bite of an http://kidshealth.org/parent/infections/bacterial_viral/cat_scratch_p2.html

KidsHealth Parents Infections Contagiousness Cat scratch disease is not contagious from person to person. The bacteria are spread by the scratch or bite of an infected animal, most often a kitten. They can also be transmitted if the animal's saliva comes in contact with broken skin or an eye. Sometimes multiple cases of the illness occur in the same family, but these likely result from contact with the same infected animal. Having one episode of cat scratch disease usually makes people immune for the rest of their lives. Prevention If you are concerned about cat scratch disease, you do not need to get rid of the family pet . The illness is relatively rare and usually mild, and a few steps can go a long way toward limiting your child's chances of contracting the disease. Teaching children to avoid stray or unfamiliar cats can reduce their exposure to sources of the bacteria. To lower the risk of getting the disease from a family pet or familiar cat, children should avoid rough play with any pets so they can avoid being scratched or bitten. It is also a good idea for people to wash their hands after handling or playing with a cat. If your child is scratched by a pet, wash the injured area thoroughly with soap and water. Keeping the house and your pet free of fleas will reduce the risk that your cat could become infected with the bacteria in the first place.

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