cat scratch disease

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Introduction

Inoculation of Bartonella henselae from the scratch or bite of an infected cat, generally a infected kitten. Bartonella henselae may also be transmitted by fleas of kitten. Kitten may be bacteremic with B henselae for months while appearing healthy. Cases after exposure to dogs & monkeys have been reported. The disease is more common in children.

Pathology

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Laboratory

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References

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