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Cat Scratch Disease

Other Names: Cat Scratch Fever, Benign Inoculation Lymphoreticulosis, Benign Inoculation Reticulosis, Regional Granulomatous Lymphadenitis, Parinaud’s Oculoglandular Syndrome, Bacillary Angiomatosis, Bartonellosis
Cat scratch disease is a cutaneous and systemic bacterial zoonotic disease that is carried in cats and affects humans.
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Disease Agent(s)
  • Bartonella henselae
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Additional Disease Specific Resources

In Depth Disease Information
Bartonella Infections in Animals: Clinical Signs
Bartonella Infections in Humans: Clinical Signs
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