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What is the definition of Cat Scratch Disease?

Cat scratch disease (CSD) is a bacterial infection that primarily affects the lymph nodes. It is typically caused by the bacteria bartonella (Bartonella henselae). It is usually transmitted by being scratched or bitten by a cat, but rarely, no scratch or bite is involved. Symptoms frequently include the formation of a small bump at the site of the scratch or bite, followed by fever and swollen lymph nodes (lymphadenopathy) within 1-3 weeks. People with weakened immune systems (and less commonly, people with healthy immune systems) may develop more widespread disease and additional symptoms or neurological complications, which can be severe. In most cases, particularly in children and adolescents, having CSD once means that it cannot occur again.

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What are the alternative names for Cat Scratch Disease?

Cat scratch disease
Bartonellosis due to Bartonella henselae infection
Cat scratch fever

Who are the top Cat Scratch Disease Local Doctors?

Dr. Stephanie A. Bernard

Radiology

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Radiology

Penn State Health Milton S Hershey Medical Center

500 University Dr,

Hershey, PA

94.7 mi

Stephanie Bernard is a Radiologist in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bernard has been practicing medicine for over 29 years and is rated as an Experienced doctor by MediFind in the treatment of Cat Scratch Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Cat Scratch Disease, Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis, and Familial Multiple Lipomatosis.

Dr. Amanda R. Lakusta

Ophthalmology

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Ophthalmology

Amanda Lakusta Charlotte Hall Office

30065 Business Center Dr,

Charlotte Hall, MD

54.5 mi

Amanda Lakusta is an Ophthalmologist in Charlotte Hall, Maryland. Dr. Lakusta has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced doctor by MediFind in the treatment of Cat Scratch Disease. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Cat Scratch Disease, Glaucoma, and Diabetic Retinopathy. Dr. Lakusta is currently accepting new patients.

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Dr. Karly A. Murphy

Internal Medicine

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Internal Medicine

Johns Hopkins Health System

University Of California San Francisco

1800 Orleans St,

Baltimore, MD

51.1 mi

Karly Murphy is an Internal Medicine doctor in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Murphy has been practicing medicine for over 9 years and is rated as an Experienced doctor by MediFind in the treatment of Cat Scratch Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Cat Scratch Disease, Lymphadenitis, and Hypertension. Dr. Murphy is currently accepting new patients.

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What are the latest Cat Scratch Disease Clinical Trials?

Intra-nodal Injection of Gentamicin for the Treatment of Suppurated Cat Scratch Disease's Lymphadenitis: A Randomized Controlled Study

Who is this study for: Patients with Cat-Scratch Disease

Enrollment Status: Recruiting

Publish Date: August 19, 2022

Intervention Type: Drug

Study Drug: Gentamicin

Study Phase: Phase 3

Summary: To compare effect of intra-nodal injection of gentamicin versus placebo on the outcome at 28 days of suppurated cat scratch disease's (CSD) lymphadenitis treated by oral azithromycin.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center

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