Cat-scratch disease

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Cat-scratch disease Cat-scratch disease is a common infectious disease caused by Bartonella henselae. It is transmitted by cats, through the cat’s scratch or bite. Presence of the bacteria in humans is hard to detect by traditional bacterial cultivation because growth takes up to 6 weeks.

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Symptoms

Main article: Symptom

Symptom	Probability	Seriousness
B. Henselae Detected	100	Serious
Swollen Lymph Nodes	70	Low
Muscle and Joint Pain	70	Medium
Back Pain	70	Medium
Malaise	60	Low
Loss of Appetite	70	Low
Abdominal Pain	60	Medium
Irregular Heartbeat	30	Serious

Complications

Symptom	Probability
Palpitations	If Cat-Scratch Disease isn't treated within 6-24 hours this could happen.
Heart Failure	If irregular heartbeat isn't treated within 4-24 hours this could happen.

Examinations

Main article: Examination

• PCR Test
• Interview
• Neck Palpation
• Physical Examination
• Abdominal Palpation
• Heart Monitoring
• ECG

Treatments

Main article: Treatment

• Azithromycin
• NSAIDs
• Rest
• Analgesics
• Stomachics
• Beta Blockers