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Cat Scratch Disease: Diagnosis And Management
Cat scratch disease Diagnosis and management. Infectious SUMMARY. Bhenselae is the causative agent of cat scratch disease. Available
http://www.cps.ca/english/statements/ID/id96-06.htm

Extractions: Reference No. ID96-06 Reaffirmed April 2002 Index of position statements from the Infectious Diseases and Immunization Committee Reprints of this position statement are available from the Canadian Paediatric Society, 100-2204 Walkley Road, Ottawa ON K1G 4G8; phone: (613) 526-9397; fax: (613) 526-3332. Contents Although cat (kitten) scratch disease (CSD) was first recognized years ago, only recently has there been progress in identifying its causative agent, Bartonella henselae. B henselae has recently been identified as the causative organism. Serological testing for this organism in humans and their cats, as well as the culture of B henselae and the detection of B henselae DNA from lymph nodes in patients with clinical disease, supports the role of this organism in CSD (3-6). B henselae was known as Rochalimaea henselae before 1993, when it was reclassified based on 16S rRNA sequence analysis (7).
Ani-Med - Pet Care Information Tips
VI. Cats Health Cat Scratch disease, INDEX. Formerly known as catscratch fever, cat scratch disease was first described in 1950.
http://www.animed.org/cats_cat_scratch_fever.htm

Extractions: INDEX Formerly known as cat scratch fever, cat scratch disease was first described in 1950. Since then and up until today, mysteries abound around this disease that can be transmitted from cats to humans. It is estimated that every year about 24,000 people contract cat scratch disease, which is caused by tiny bacteria known as Bartonella henselae. It usually clears up on its own in about 6 to 12 weeks, but the symptoms-including fever, weakness, sore throat, and swollen, painful lymph nodes in the arms, neck and groin-can be unsettling. Felines act as carriers of this pesky pathogen, which has also been found in fleas. Although the evidence is not 100-percent conclusive, these fleas most likely pass the infection on to their feline hosts, who never exhibit any clinical signs of infection. Research suggests that about 40 percent of cats who do become exposed to the bacteria develop immunity to it. The bacteria can be passed on yet again when a cat carrying the bacteria scratches-and breaks the skin of-his human owner. The risk of infection increases if your pet has fleas, and rises even higher if he is still a kitten.
Cat Scratch Disease (Bartonellosis) ~ Pawprints And Purrs
Bartonellosis, also known as 'Cat Scratch disease' or 'Cat Scratch Fever',is an infectious disease of humans. Evidence is increasing
http://www.sniksnak.com/cathealth/catscratch.html

Extractions: Any health care links located here are NOT to replace a veterinarian visit; please take your cat to a vet immediately at any sign of odd behavior or any symptoms of illness or injury. Call your vet and describe your cat's symptoms with any of your concerns about the cat's well-being. Your veterinarian may discover changes in your cat's health that you have overlooked. It is always better to err on the side of caution. Bartonellosis, also known as Cat Scratch Disease or Cat Scratch Fever , is an infectious disease of humans. Evidence is increasing that perhaps the cat becomes infected with the causative organism, but it does not appear to produce any disease in the cat. Very little is known or understood about the role of the cat as a reservoir for this disease.
Cat Scratch Disease
Bug Bytes Volume 1 Number 1. Cat Scratch disease. Cat scratch disease (CSD), is themost common cause of chronic, benign adenopathy in children and young adults.
http://www.ccm.lsuhsc-s.edu/BugBytes/Volume1/bb-v1n3.htm

Extractions: Afipia felis and Rochalimaea enselae, R. henselae is most often etiologic. Most cases of CSD do not require therapy, but in patients with severe local pain or systemic symptoms, antibiotics (ciprofloxacin, doxycycline, or erythromycin) may be of value. Because ciprofloxacin and doxycycline should be avoided in childhood, erythromycin, 500 mg BID, is the preferred treatment in children. Three species of Rochalimaea are known to cause disease: R. quintana R. henselae , and R. elizabethae R. henselae also causes Bacteremia, Bacillary Angiomatosis, Bacillary Peliosis Hepatitis, and can invade virtually any organ. R. quintana (the agent of Trench Fever) can cause Bacillary Angiomatosis, and R. elizabethae can cause endocarditis. Bacillary Angiomatosis and Bacillary Peliosis Hepatitis most often occur in patients with AIDS, rarely in the immunocompetent, and should be treated promptly. Both R. henselae and less commonly A. felis can cause Cat Scratch Disease.
Cat Scratch Disease
Encyclopedia Index C cat scratch disease, Search. cat scratch disease. Catscratch disease is an infection caused by the bacterium Bartonella henselae.
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Extractions: Help for sleepless parents Encyclopedia Index C cat scratch disease Search Cat scratch disease is an infection caused by the bacterium Bartonella henselae It really is transmitted by cat scratches (kittens seem to be worse about it - maybe they just scratch more). It is not contagious from human to human. One theory is that the cats might get it from their fleas, which carry the germ. The germ is found in the mouths of kittens, and presumably is transmitted to the claws during normal preening. It disappears from the mouth as the kitten grows older. The germ is also suspected to be transmitted through flea feces under the claws of cats. Now that new flea treatments make it possible to more or less rid cats of fleas, some infectious disease experts recommend flea treatment - especially if the cat lives with an immunocompromised patient (chemotherapy, HIV infection). The disease starts with the scratch, which heals without incident. Then a tiny sore is noticed at the site of the scratch. This happens from 7-12 days after the scratch. Then from 5 to 50 days after the sore appears, a local lymph node will be noticed to be swollen and perhaps a little tender.
CAT SCRATCH DISEASE
ABOUT ZOONOSES. CAT SCRATCH disease. CAT SCRATCH disease. Cat scratch disease(CSD) is caused by Bartonella henselae, a gramnegative bacterium.
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Extractions: Director, Louisiana Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, Department of Agriculture, Baton Rouge, Louisiana CAT SCRATCH DISEASE Cat scratch disease (CSD) is caused by Bartonella henselae, a gram-negative bacterium. As the name suggests, it is carried by cats and is usually associated with catinflicted trauma, e.g., a scratch (in most cases) or a bite. Some 22,000 people reportedly have this disease each year, but its incidence is probably much higher because most cases are, asymptornatic. Clinical CSD in humans typically is characterized by swollen, painful lymph nodes, usually those immediately proximal to the site of inoculation; lowgrade fever, muscle aches, and general malaise are common. In more than 90 per cent of cases the disease is mild and self-limited, and symptoms resolve without treatment within a few weeks to a few months. More severe disease that requires hospitalization does occur. Rarely, B. henselae
Grand Rounds Archives
literature. CAT SCRATCH disease Mitch Brock, MD January 25, 1992. Cat scratchdisease is primarily a disease of children and youngadults. It
http://www.bcm.tmc.edu/oto/grand/12592.html

Extractions: The information contained within the Grand Rounds Archive is intended for use by doctors and other health care professionals. These documents were prepared by resident physicians for presentation and discussion at a conference held at The Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. No guarantees are made with respect to accuracy or timeliness of this material. This material should not be used as a basis for treatment decisions, and is not a substitute for professional consultation and/or peer-reviewed medical literature. CAT SCRATCH DISEASE January 25, 1992 The first description in the literature of Cat Scratch Diseaseis credited to Henri Parinaud in 1889. Writing in the Frenchliterature, he described a case of conjunctival granulomatousinflammation with ipsilateral preauricular adenopathy, a syndromewhich now bears his name. In 1931 Dr. Robert Debré describeda case of a boy with a cat scratch on his hand associated witha suppurative epitrochlear lymph node. He is credited with recognizingthe cat as the vector of this illness and coined the term "catscratch disease". Foshay noticed similar cases in the UnitedStates and independently named the condition "cat fever". A series of 160 cases was reported by Daniels in 1954, stimulatinginterest in cat scratch disease in this country. A skin testwas developed by Hanger and Rose in 1946. Cat scratch disease is primarily a disease of children and youngadults. It is classically described as a "subacute regionallymphadenitis", and occurs worldwide with no racial or sexpredilection. Although this disorder is strongly associated withcats, other animals have also been implicated. Reports may befound of transmission by dogs, rabbits, and monkeys. A few anecdotalcases have also been described involving transmission by porcupinequills and fish bones.
Cat Scratch Disease
Cat scratch disease. Case 46year-old male with swelling of the rightsubmandibular region. Enhanced CT shows multiple masses with
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Cat Scratch Disease
. Cat scratch disease. 46? .?.. Back Back Back Dept. Radiology, Nagasaki Univ.
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Press Release: Ticks Have Potential To Transmit Cat Scratch Disease
TICKS HAVE POTENTIAL TO TRANSMIT CAT SCRATCH disease. Contact JimSliwa (202) 9429297 jsliwa@asmusa.org. WASHINGTON, DC April
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Extractions: jsliwa@asmusa.org WASHINGTON, DC April 12, 2001 Cat scratch disease may no longer be the appropriate name for the malady caused by the bacterium Bartonella henselae . Researchers at the University of California, Davis, have discovered evidence of the organism in ticks, suggesting that the arthropod has the potential to transmit the disease. They report their results in the April 2001 issue of the Journal of Clinical Microbiology "We cannot say for certain that ticks are vectors of these diseases, but at the least we can say they carry Bartonella DNA and could be potential vectors," says Dr. Bruno Chomel, Professor of Zoonoses at UC Davis and one of the investigators on the study. Working on the hypothesis that ticks may serve as a transmission vector for Bartonella bacteria, Dr. Chomel and his associates tested Ixodes pacificus ticks from the coastal range area of California (which includes the San Francisco area) for the presence of Bartonella DNA. "We found that almost 20% of the ticks were positive, a percentage that's even higher than for known tick-borne diseases like
Expert Advice -- Cat Scratch Disease: Causes And Treatment
From what is currently known, it seems that antibiotics do not helpin the typical course of cat scratch disease. Click Here!
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CAT SCRATCH DISEASE
Pediatric Database (PEDBASE); Discipline ID; Last Updated 12/25/94CAT SCRATCH disease. DEFINITION A benign, selflimited regional
http://www.icondata.com/health/pedbase/files/CATSCRAT.HTM

Extractions: Pediatric Database (PEDBASE) Discipline: ID Last Updated: 12/25/94 A benign, self-limited regional lymphadenitis characterized by a tender regional lymphadenopathy lasting up to 3 weeks. risk factors: the primary pathogen appears to be Rochalimaea henselae (a rickettsia) but may also be Afipia felis (a gram-negative bacil-lus) more than 80% of the infected lymph nodes are found on the head, neck, arms, and axillae
Cat Scratch Disease - Fact Sheet #16
CAT SCRATCH disease Cat Scratch Fever, Benign Lymphoreticulosis, Benign nonbacterialLymphadenitis, Bacillary Angiomatosis, Bacillary Peliosis Hepatis.
http://www.ksu.edu/research/animal/occhs/fact16.htm

Extractions: [Cat Scratch Fever, Benign Lymphoreticulosis, Benign nonbacterial Lymphadenitis, Bacillary Angiomatosis, Bacillary Peliosis Hepatis] SPECIES: cats AGENT: Controversial disease - it is not currently possible to definitively name the causative agent responsible for CSD. Felt to be either Afipia felis, a gram-negative rod or Rochalimaea henselae and Rochalimaea quintana. Both are members of class Proteobacteria and both are intracellular parasitic bacteria. RESERVOIR AND INCIDENCE: Associated with domestic cats throughout the USA, and worldwide. Over 6000 cases annually. Seen more often in men than in women . Have seen clusters of infection within families within a 2 to 3 week period, suggesting that shedding by cats may occur periodically. Other sources of infection have included scratches from other species including dogs, squirrels, and goats and from wounds induced by crab claws, barbed wire, and plant material. TRANSMISSION: 90% of patients have been exposed to a cat. 75% of these have been bitten, scratched, or licked. Most affected individuals are
VetCentric - Cat Scratch Disease, Bartonella Hense
Encyclopedia Entry Illness. Category Feline. Cat scratch disease, Bartonellahenselae Cat scratch disease or fever. AffectedAnimals Humans.
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VetCentric - Cat Scratch Disease, Bartonella Hense
Encyclopedia Entry . Category Feline. Cat scratch disease, Bartonellahenselae Cat scratch disease or fever. AffectedAnimals Humans.
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HealthlinkUSA Cat Scratch Disease Links
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Cat Scratch Disease; Treatment, Prevention, Cure
Cat Scratch diseaseSearch information from many of the best Cat Scratchdisease health sites. To prevent Cat Scratch disease
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Cat Scratch Disease - Lucile Packard Children's Hospital
Poisonings. Cat Scratch disease Cat scratches and bites can cause catscratch disease, a bacterial infection carried in cat saliva.
http://www.lpch.org/DiseaseHealthInfo/HealthLibrary/poison/catscrat.html

Extractions: Cat scratches and bites can cause cat scratch disease, a bacterial infection carried in cat saliva. The bacteria are passed from a cat to a human after the cat licks its paws then scratches human skin. Rubbing the eyes after petting a cat's fur can also spread cat scratch disease. Young kittens less than 1 year of age are more likely to scratch, increasing the likelihood of infection. What are the symptoms of cat scratch disease? The following are the most common symptoms of cat scratch disease. However, each child may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms may include: The symptoms of cat scratch disease may resemble other conditions or medical problems. Always consult your child's physician for a diagnosis.
Cat Scratch Disease
Cat Scratch disease Has Identification of The Causative Agent Been Solved?Cat Scratch disease (CSD) was first recognized more than 60 years ago.
http://www.addl.purdue.edu/newsletters/1996/winter/catscracth.shtml

Extractions: Proud to be accredited by the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians Cat Scratch Disease: Has Identification of The Causative Agent Been Solved? United States the incidence of CSD has been estimated at 9.3 cases per 100,000 population each year. In 1983, lymph node biopsies prepared with Warthin-Stany silver stain enabled visualization of pleomorphic organisms. In 1988, a specific bacillus was cultured from the lymph nodes of CSD patients. This motile, gram-negative rod was later named Afipiafelis in honor of the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology (AFIP), where most of the work was performed. This is the organism currently reported to be the etiologic agent of CSD in Veterinary Clinics of North America , Small Animal Practice.
Bartonella (Bartonellosis, Cat Scratch Disease, CSD)
Bartonella. (Bartonellosis, Cat Scratch disease, CSD). Bartonellais Bartonella (Bartonellosis, Cat Scratch disease, CSD). NIH NLM
http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/Oasis/6455/bartonella-links.html

Extractions: Bartonella is a serious infection, can be caused by a tick bite, and affects humans and animals. Links on this page labeled "MEDLINE" are links to citations of medical and scientific articles from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Library of Medicine (NLM) MEDLINE database. NIH NLM MEDLINE Medical and Scientific Information on Bartonella

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