Cat scratch disease – a neglected zoonosis
Authors:
L. Hozáková 1,2; L. Rožnovský 2; V. Janout 1
Authors‘ workplace:
Ústav epidemiologie a ochrany veřejného zdraví, Lékařská fakulta OU Ostrava
1; Klinika infekčního lékařství, FN Ostrava
2
Published in:
Epidemiol. Mikrobiol. Imunol. 66, 2017, č. 2, s. 99-104
Category:
Review Article
Overview
Cat scratch disease is a relatively rare infection that is caused by the bacterium Bartonella henselae. This disease occurs after cat scratch or bite. The course of the disease depends on the patient’s immunity status. In immunocompetent patients, the disease typically runs as a lymph node syndrome. Sometimes, mild general symptoms may appear, or the course can be atypical with a more serious clinical manifestation involving various organs. In immunocompromised patients, Bartonella henselae can cause bacillary angiomatosis or peliosis with a severe course.
KEYWORDS:
cat scratch disease – lymph node syndrome – atypical course – diagnosis – treatment
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