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How will cat scratch disease harm humans if not treated?
Cat scratch disease is caused by a bacteria, and is most common in children. Generally cat scratch disease (or cat scratch fever, as it is often referred) is not serious. The infection is caused by a scratch or bite from a cat. Sometimes, there are no symptoms, but other times, it results in sore and swollen lymph nodes. Cat scratch disease usually resolves itself without the need for medical treatment.
How come you don't get cat cat scratch fever everytime your cat scratches you?
Cat scratch fever is caused by a bacteria that is generally transmitted to the cat by fleas. If the cat isn't carrying the disease, then they will be unable to transmit it to you, the human.
What is Cat-scratch disease?
An infectious disease caused by bacteria transmitted by the common cat flea that causes a self-limiting, mild infection in healthy people
What causes Cat-scratch disease?
Cat-scratch disease is caused by Bartonella henselae
What is the prognosis for a patient with cat-scratch disease?
Most people recover completely from a bout of cat-scratch disease. Further attacks are rare.
Is cat scratch disease a viral or bacterial disease?
It is bacterial.
What is the first sign of cat-scratch disease?
The first sign of cat-scratch disease may be a small blister at the site of a scratch or bite three to 10 days after injury.
What cause scratch?
Cat-scratch disease is caused by Bartonella henselae
What is the scientific name for cat scratch disease?
The scientific name for cat scratch disease is Bartonella henselae. It is a bacterial infection that can be transmitted to humans through a scratch or bite from an infected cat.
What information will a doctor seek who suspects a patient has cat-scratch disease?
When cat-scratch disease is suspected, the doctor will ask about a history of exposure to cats and look for evidence of a cat scratch or bite and swollen lymph nodes.
Cat-scratch disease symptoms can take the form of what syndrome?
Occasionally, the symptoms of cat-scratch disease take the form of what is called Parinaud's oculoglandular syndrome.
Where did cat scratch disease originate?
In tics and or fleas
