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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.
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?
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Catarina F. Gouveia
Elite in Cat Scratch Disease
Catarina F. Gouveia
Lisbon, PT 

Catarina Gouveia practices practicing medicine in Lisbon, Portugal. Ms. Gouveia is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cat Scratch Disease. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cat Scratch Disease, Lymphadenitis, Septic Arthritis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Elite in Cat Scratch Disease
Hidehiro Tsuneoka
Elite in Cat Scratch Disease
Hidehiro Tsuneoka
Ube, JP 

Hidehiro Tsuneoka practices practicing medicine in Ube, Japan. Tsuneoka is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cat Scratch Disease. They are also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Cat Scratch Disease, Lymphadenitis, and Neuroretinitis.

 
 
 
 
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Ana Caratozzolo
Elite in Cat Scratch Disease
Ana Caratozzolo
Hospital De Niños Dr. Ricardo Gutiérrez, Gallo 1330, 1425, 
B, AR 

Ana Caratozzolo practices practicing medicine in Argentina. Ms. Caratozzolo is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cat Scratch Disease. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cat Scratch Disease, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, Lymphadenitis, and Parainfluenza.

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