41. CDC-Healthy Pets Healthy People Cat Scratch disease (Bartonella henselae Infection). What is cat scratch disease? How can I reduce my risk of getting cat scratch disease from my cat? http://www.cdc.gov/node.do/id/0900f3ec80073c29

Browse by Animal Browse by Disease For People at Extra Risk For Health Professionals ... Resources Cat Scratch Disease Bartonella henselae Infection) What is cat scratch disease? Cat scratch disease (CSD) is a bacterial disease caused by Bartonella henselae . Most people with CSD have been bitten or scratched by a cat and developed a mild infection at the point of injury. Lymph nodes, especially those around the head, neck, and upper limbs, become swollen. Additionally, a person with CSD may experience fever, headache, fatigue, and a poor appetite. Rare complications of B henselae infection are bacillary angiomatosis and Parinaud's oculolandular syndrome. Can my cat transmit Bartonella henselae to me? Sometimes, yes, cats can spread B. henselae to people. Most people get CSD from cat bites and scratches. Kittens are more likely to be infected and to pass the bacterium to people. About 40% of cats carry B. henselae

42. MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Cat Scratch Disease Cat scratch disease. Causes, incidence, and risk factors Return to top. Cat scratch disease is caused by Bartonella henselae. The http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001614.htm

@import url(http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/images/advanced.css); Skip navigation Medical Encyclopedia Other encyclopedia topics: A-Ag Ah-Ap Aq-Az B-Bk ... Z Cat scratch disease Contents of this page: Illustrations Alternative names Definition Causes, incidence, and risk factors ... Prevention Illustrations Cat scratch disease Antibodies Alternative names Return to top CSD; Cat scratch fever; Bartonellosis Definition Return to top 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. Causes, incidence, and risk factors Return to top 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 conjunctiva of the eye. Lymph node swelling begins about 2 to 3 weeks after exposure and may persist for months. Swelling may occur at the site of the initial infection followed by enlarged lymph nodes along the lymph drainage route from the injury site.

43. Cat Scratch Disease Information about cat scratch disease (Bartonella hensalae) in cats and humans Cat Scratch disease is an uncommon disease of humans which is characterized by resolving skin rashes, lymph node http://www.loyalsockanimal.com/catscratchdisease.htm

CAT SCRATCH DISEASE (formerly known as cat scratch fever) Cat Scratch Disease is an uncommon disease of humans which is characterized by resolving skin rashes, lymph node enlargement, low-grade fever and generalized muscle pain. The disease resolves on its own over a period of 3-4 weeks and most often occurs after a period of prolonged contact with a young cat. The disease is caused by a bacteria called Bartonella henselae and in the cat is known as Feline Bartonellosis. Most cats that have tested positive for B. hensalae are not ill and have no distinctive clinical features. However, a certain strain of B. hensalae has been shown to cause fever, loss of appetite, hypersensitivity to noise or light, incoordination and/or enlarged lymph nodes in affected cats. The course of disease is usually 14-21 days. It has been shown that cat to cat transmission is through ingestion of flea feces. It is unknown how people become infected, however, a strong relationship exists between cats with flea infestation and occurrence of cat scratch disease in people. Thus, flea control is still the best prevention of disease in both humans and cats.

44. Medical Encyclopedia: Cat Scratch Disease (Print Version) Medical Encyclopedia Cat scratch disease. Causes, incidence, and risk factors. Cat scratch disease is caused by Bartonella henselae. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/print/ency/article/001614.htm

To print this page, use the print option from your browser. To close this window, click on the "x" in the upper right hand corner of the window. Medical Encyclopedia: Cat scratch disease URL of this page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001614.htm Alternative names CSD; Cat scratch fever; Bartonellosis 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. Causes, incidence, and risk factors 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 conjunctiva of the eye. Lymph node swelling begins about 2 to 3 weeks after exposure and may persist for months. Swelling may occur at the site of the initial infection followed by enlarged lymph nodes along the lymph drainage route from the injury site. Occasionally, nodes may form a fistula through the skin and drain. Cat scratch disease is one of the common causes of chronic lymph node swelling in children. Until now, the disease often went unrecognized because of the difficulty in testing.

45. The Winn Feline Foundation - Health Article Cat Scratch disease. Cat Scratch disease by Susan Little, DVM. Cat Scratch disease (CSD) is also called Cat Scratch Fever and benign lymphoreticulosis. http://www.winnfelinehealth.org/health/csd.html

A Winn Foundation Health Article On ... Cat Scratch Disease Cat Scratch Disease by Susan Little, DVM For almost 100 years, cat scratches have been associated with illness in people. Cat Scratch Disease (CSD) is also called Cat Scratch Fever and benign lymphoreticulosis. While CSD is found all over the world, it is an uncommon disease. One estimate by the Centers for Disease Control found that there were 2.5 cases of CSD per 100,000 people per year in the United States. While multiple cases of CSD in one household can occur, this situation is rare. A study in Florida found that more than one member of a family contracted CSD only 3.5% of the time. The majority of individuals who contract CSD are under the age of 17, and are usually under the age of 12. Typically, a small skin lesion (resembling an insect bite) develops at the site of a cat scratch or (less commonly) a bite, followed within two weeks by swollen lymph nodes and sometimes a fever. The illness is mild and self-limiting in the majority of patients, although it may take some months for the swollen lymph nodes to return to normal. Treatment is usually not required. Reports over the last few years, however, have extended the spectrum of problems associated with CSD to include such things as tonsillitis, encephalitis, hepatitis, pneumonia and other serious illnesses in a very small number of cases. People with compromised immune systems, such as AIDS and cancer patients, are most at risk and can become most seriously ill.

46. Cat Scratch Disease Cat Scratch disease. Cat scratch disease is a bacterial infection that typically causes swelling of the lymph nodes is the bacterium that causes cat scratch disease. It is found in http://kidshealth.org/parent/infections/bacterial_viral/cat_scratch_prt.htm

Cat Scratch Disease 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.

47. EMedicine - Catscratch Disease : Article By Joyce R Drayton, MD Catscratch disease. Last Updated January 10, 2003, Synonyms and related keywords cat scratch disease, CSD, cat scratch fever, Bartonella henselae, B henselae. http://www.emedicine.com/MED/topic304.htm

(advertisement) Home Specialties Resource Centers CME ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Patient Education Advanced Search Consumer Health Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Medicine, Ob/Gyn, Psychiatry, and Surgery Infectious Diseases Catscratch Disease Last Updated: January 10, 2003 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: cat scratch disease, CSD, cat scratch fever, Bartonella henselae, B henselae AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 10 Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials ... Bibliography Author: Joyce R Drayton, MD , Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Infectious Disease, Morehouse School of Medicine Joyce R Drayton, MD, is a member of the following medical societies: Alpha Omega Alpha American College of Physicians American College of Preventive Medicine American Holistic Medical Association ... Infectious Diseases Society of America , and Phi Beta Kappa Editor(s): John M Leedom, MD

48. Grand Rounds Archives Dr. Robert Debré describeda case of a boy with a cat scratch on his recognizingthe cat as the vector of this illness and coined the term catscratch disease . http://www.bcm.tmc.edu/oto/grand/12592.html

Grand Rounds Archives The information contained within the Grand Rounds Archive is intended for use by doctors and other health care professionals. These documents were prepared by resident physicians for presentation and discussion at a conference held at The Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. No guarantees are made with respect to accuracy or timeliness of this material. This material should not be used as a basis for treatment decisions, and is not a substitute for professional consultation and/or peer-reviewed medical literature. CAT SCRATCH DISEASE Mitch Brock, MD January 25, 1992 The first description in the literature of Cat Scratch Diseaseis credited to Henri Parinaud in 1889. Writing in the Frenchliterature, he described a case of conjunctival granulomatousinflammation with ipsilateral preauricular adenopathy, a syndromewhich now bears his name. In 1931 Dr. Robert Debré describeda case of a boy with a cat scratch on his hand associated witha suppurative epitrochlear lymph node. He is credited with recognizingthe cat as the vector of this illness and coined the term "catscratch disease". Foshay noticed similar cases in the UnitedStates and independently named the condition "cat fever". A series of 160 cases was reported by Daniels in 1954, stimulatinginterest in cat scratch disease in this country. A skin testwas developed by Hanger and Rose in 1946. Cat scratch disease is primarily a disease of children and youngadults. It is classically described as a "subacute regionallymphadenitis", and occurs worldwide with no racial or sexpredilection. Although this disorder is strongly associated withcats, other animals have also been implicated. Reports may befound of transmission by dogs, rabbits, and monkeys. A few anecdotalcases have also been described involving transmission by porcupinequills and fish bones.

49. Cat Scratch Disease (Bartonellosis) ~ Pawprints And Purrs many cases of CSD are preceded by a cat scratch. person recorded as having had the disease twice URL http//www.sniksnak.com/cathealth/catscratch.html Resource http://www.sniksnak.com/cathealth/catscratch.html

HOME Table of Contents Animal Message Board Cat Health ... Wealth of Resources Home of the Bachman Kiddens Any health care links located here are NOT to replace a veterinarian visit; please take your cat to a vet immediately at any sign of odd behavior or any symptoms of illness or injury. Call your vet and describe your cat's symptoms with any of your concerns about the cat's well-being. Your veterinarian may discover changes in your cat's health that you have overlooked. It is always better to err on the side of caution. Cat Scratch Disease (Bartonellosis) 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.

50. Cat Scratch Disease: Diagnosis And Management Cat scratch disease Diagnosis and management. Infectious Summary. B henselae is the causative agent of cat scratch disease. Available http://www.cps.ca/english/statements/ID/id96-06.htm

Cat scratch disease: Diagnosis and management Infectious Diseases and Immunization Committee , Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS) Reference No. ID96-06 Reaffirmed February 2003 Index of position statements from the Infectious Diseases and Immunization Committee The Canadian Paediatric Society gives permission to print single copies of this document from our website. Go to our alphabetical list of statements to see which of our position statements are available as pdf files. For permission to reprint or reproduce multiple copies, please submit a detailed request to info@cps.ca Contents Epidemiology Clinical Presentation Diagnosis Therapy ... References Although cat (kitten) scratch disease (CSD) was first recognized years ago, only recently has there been progress in identifying its causative agent, Bartonella henselae. B henselae has recently been identified as the causative organism. Serological testing for this organism in humans and their cats, as well as the culture of B henselae and the detection of B henselae DNA from lymph nodes in patients with clinical disease, supports the role of this organism in CSD (3-6).

51. Cat Scratch Disease Encyclopedia Index C cat scratch disease, Search. cat scratch disease. Cat scratch disease is an infection caused by the bacterium Bartonella henselae. http://www.drhull.com/EncyMaster/C/cat_scratch_disease.html

Help for sleepless parents Encyclopedia Index C cat scratch disease Search cat scratch disease Cat scratch disease is an infection caused by the bacterium Bartonella henselae It really is transmitted by cat scratches (kittens seem to be worse about it - maybe they just scratch more). It is not contagious from human to human. One theory is that the cats might get it from their fleas, which carry the germ. The germ is found in the mouths of kittens, and presumably is transmitted to the claws during normal preening. It disappears from the mouth as the kitten grows older. The germ is also suspected to be transmitted through flea feces under the claws of cats. Now that new flea treatments make it possible to more or less rid cats of fleas, some infectious disease experts recommend flea treatment - especially if the cat lives with an immunocompromised patient (chemotherapy, HIV infection). The disease starts with the scratch, which heals without incident. Then a tiny sore is noticed at the site of the scratch. This happens from 7-12 days after the scratch. Then from 5 to 50 days after the sore appears, a local lymph node will be noticed to be swollen and perhaps a little tender.

52. Cat Scratch Disease Cat Scratch disease. What is it? Cat scratch What causes it? Bartonella henselae is the bacterium that causes cat scratch disease. It is http://www.hmc.psu.edu/childrens/healthinfo/c/catscratch.htm

53. Cat Scratch Disease (Fever) Articles, Support Groups, And Resources Z. Cat Scratch disease (Fever). Medical FEVER; BOUQUET FEVER; BREAKBONE FEVER; CAT SCRATCH disease; COLORADO TICK FEVER; DEER FLY FEVER; DENGUE http://www.medhelp.org/HealthTopics/Cat_Scratch_Disease.html

[Health Topics A-Z] A B C D ... Z Cat Scratch Disease (Fever) Medical Glossary: ADEN FEVER BLACK FEVER BLACKWATER FEVER BLUE FEVER ... YELLOW FEVER Medical Library: DBMD - Legionellosis: Legionnaire's Disease (LD) and Pontiac Fever - Additional Information DBMD - Legionellosis: Legionnaire's Disease (LD) and Pontiac Fever - General Information DBMD - Typhoid Fever - Additional Information DBMD - Typhoid Fever - General Information ... The Lung Infection PCP - How to Help Yourself Ask The Doctor Forums 5 weeks of fever out of the last 10 and continuing.... (Heart Forum) acute pain with low grade fever (Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases Forum) Blotchy skin, low grad fever (Family Practice Forum) Can fever cause permanent damage? (Neurology and Neurosurgery Forum) ... [Patient Network] Revised: 5/30/2004

54. Pediatric Advisor 2003.2: Cat Scratch Disease Index. Cat Scratch disease. What is cat scratch disease? Cat scratch disease is scratch disease. What causes cat scratch disease? The name http://www.med.umich.edu/1libr/pa/pa_catscrat_hhg.htm

Pediatric Health Topics All Health Topics Mott Children's Hospital Pediatric Services ... Find a UMHS Doctor Search Pediatric Topics Search All Topics This information is approved and/or reviewed by U-M Health System providers but it is not a tool for self-diagnosis or a substitute for medical treatment. You should speak to your physician or make an appointment to be seen if you have questions or concerns about this information or your medical condition. Index Cat Scratch Disease What is cat scratch disease? Cat scratch disease is a disease caused by bacteria that are often carried by cats, especially kittens. About a week after being scratched or bitten, your child may have these symptoms: 1 or more bumps at the site of a cat scratch or bite tiredness poor appetite headache fever. One to 4 weeks later, the bacteria travel to nearby lymph nodes, usually in the armpit, groin or neck. The lymph nodes become large lumps that are usually painful and may get red. These large lymph nodes that are the most typical feature of cat scratch disease. What causes cat scratch disease?

55. Adult Health Advisor 2003.2: Cat Scratch Disease Index. Cat Scratch disease. What is cat scratch disease? Cat scratch disease How can I help prevent cat scratch disease? The best way http://www.med.umich.edu/1libr/aha/aha_catscrat_crs.htm

Adult Health Topics All Health Topics Find a UMHS Doctor T his information is not a tool for self-diagnosis or a substitute for medical treatment. You should speak to your physician or make an appointment to be seen if you have questions or concerns about this information or your medical condition. Search Adult Topics Search All Topics T his information is not a tool for self-diagnosis or a substitute for medical treatment. You should speak to your physician or make an appointment to be seen if you have questions or concerns about this information or your medical condition. Index Cat Scratch Disease What is cat scratch disease? Cat scratch disease is a bacterial infection spread from cats to people. How does it occur? The name of bacteria that cause cat scratch disease is Bartonella henselae . Both adult cats and kittens can spread the disease after they are bitten by fleas carrying the bacteria. The fleas don't seem to spread the infection to people but once a cat is infected, the disease can spread from the cat to a person by scratching, biting, and even licking. Infections are more common in the summer months when fleas are active. What are the symptoms?

56. Cat Scratch Disease In Children - Keep Kids Healthy Cat Scratch disease. Cat scratch disease usually occurs in children after being scratched or bitten by a kitten infected with the Bartonella henselae bacteria. http://www.keepkidshealthy.com/welcome/infectionsguide/cat_scratch_disease.html

Bookstore Site Map Contact Us Help ... What's New? Search this site: Advanced Search Free Newsletters Main Menu Useful Tools Index of Topics Pediatric Problems New! Parenting Tips Symptom Guide Nutrition Immunizations ... Web Links Online Resources What's New Reviews New! Growth Charts Online Forums Vaccine Schedule Baby Names Guide ... Height Calculator Newsletters: Subscribe to get free news, tips and updates. Recommend Us tell a friend about us or email this page to a friend Advertisement Infant Formulas Pedialyte Infalyte Kao Lectrolyte Main Common Infections Cat Scratch Disease Cat scratch disease usually occurs in children after being scratched or bitten by a kitten infected with the Bartonella henselae bacteria. A papule or pustule usually develops at the site of the scratch, and then about one to two weeks later, the child's lymph glands become swollen (lymphadenopathy). Other symptoms may include fever, although it is usually mild. Related Topics Lymphadenopathy Atypical presentations of cat scratch disease do occur, but are less common, and may include persistent high fever, conjunctivitis (Parinaud's oculoglandular syndrome), encephalitis, and granulomas in the liver and/or spleen. Although sometimes painless, the involved lymph nodes may become tender, red or warm (lymphadenitis) and they may drain spontaneously (suppuration).

57. VetCentric - Cat Scratch Disease, Bartonella Hense Cat scratch disease, Bartonella henselae Cat scratch disease or fever AffectedAnimals Humans. Cats carry the bacteria, but typically do not get sick from it. http://www.vetcentric.com/reference/encycEntry.cfm?ENTRY=Cat Scratch Disease, Fe

58. UAB Health System | Cat Scratch Disease Cat Scratch disease. What is cat scratch disease? Cat scratches and bites can cause cat scratch disease, a bacterial infection carried in cat saliva. http://www.health.uab.edu/show.asp?durki=59810

59. Catscratch Disease. DermNet NZ disease. Catscratch disease. What causes catscratch disease and who gets it? old. What are the clinical features of catscratch disease? http://www.dermnetnz.org/dna.catscratch/catscratch.html

@import url("/common/screen.css"); DermNet NZ Ad: Authoritative facts about the skin from the New Zealand Dermatological Society Home For patients For doctors ... Site map Search: Home Bacterial Catscratch disease What causes catscratch disease and who gets it? Bartonella henselae is a common infection in young cats. It is passed from cat to cat via fleas. In the absence of fleas, an infected cat cannot pass the infection to uninfected cats. Currently there are no reports of fleas infecting humans directly, but this may explain cases where there has been no history of exposure to cats. People at risk of getting catscratch fever include those: owning a cat younger than 12 months licked, bitten or scratched by an infected kitten petting an infected cat owning at least one kitten or cat with fleas. The bacteria are present in saliva deposited in cat's fur and claws. It can occur in people of all ages but is most common in children and adolescents. 80% of patients with catscratch disease are less than 21 years old. What are the clinical features of catscratch disease?

60. Expert Advice -- Cat Scratch Disease: Causes And Treatment Cat Scratch disease Causes and Treatment What is cat scratch disease, and what are its symptoms? Robert Steele, MD Robert W. Steele http://www.parentsoup.com/experts/ped/qas/0,,197371_416854,00.html

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