What is the cat scratch fever

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…

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My mother’s cat scratched her on the ankle and she now has cat scratch fever. She went to the emergency room because of the swelling and she was admitted to the hospital. She has been there for three days. advertisement Have you heard of …

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The Basics About Cat Scratch Disease The first time I heard this phrase was in the lyrics of a heavy metal song. It almost doesn’t sound like a real illness. I think we’re all aware that any scratch or bite from an animal can easily become …

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Related Questions Answered on Y!Answers

What are the symptoms of cat scratch fever?

Q: My cat just went berserk on me and I was wondering if anybody knew the symptoms of cat scratch fever. I have 2 claw holes on my hand.

A: An uncontrollable urge to listen to Ted Nugent.

Is it possible for me to have cat scratch fever?

Q: My 6-month old cat scratched me pretty bad yesterday. I was trying to shew her off the table and she tripped and grabbed on to my arm on the way down.Today, I was showering and I noticed I was very sore to the touch around my neck, shoulders, chest, etc. Lower body wasn’t really that sore. I initially thought swollen lymph nodes. I thought I may be getting sick. I looked online just now for cat scratch fever symptoms and sure enough, swollen lymph nodes was one of them.My question is, I was already looking at Yahoo! Answers and someone said it takes 6-8 WEEKS for someone to notice symptoms. I’m noticing them the day after.Has anyone had cat scratch fever and is this something I need to go to the doctor for?

A: First, let me tell you that cat-scratch fever is a myth. There is no such thing, usually it’s a common infection that comes from any kind of bacteria your cat may have in her claws [probably feces or urine, since she uses a litter box] so just dump some hydrogen peroxide on it and cover it with a bandage. It seems like you have some medical background; most people don’t even know where your lymph nodes are. If you are still tender tomorrow or develop any kind of fever [higher that 100 F] then go soo a doctor immediatly, he will prescribe an antibiotic such as penicillin. Tell him you were scratched by a cat and believe it had bacteria under it’s claws.

Why do so many doctors think you must have convulsions to have cat scratch fever?

Q: I’ve heard of many doctors who wouldn’t test for cat scratch fever because the patient didn’t have convulsions, yet when one person insisted on being tested, the results came back positive.KickassAli: Its a basic blood test, and there’s an antibiotic that gets rid of it 🙂

A: Have no idea–no one I know has ever looked for convulsions with cat scratch fever. However just because the antibody test is positive for cat scratch does not mean the disease is active–could represent immunity from a long ago exposure. Would need more specifics.