[Cat scratch disease. Presentation of several clinical cases].
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DOI: 10.1016/j.aprim.2016.02.010
Abstract: La enfermedad por arañazo de gato es una enfermedad infecciosa de curso benigno, causada por Bartonella henselae, bacilo gramnegativo aerobio, habitualmente es transmitida por medio del arañazo o mordisco de gatos infectados1--3. Constituye una de… read more here.
Keywords: con; cat scratch; ara azo; los casos ... See more keywords
Posterior Segment Manifestations of Cat-scratch Disease: A Mini-review of the Clinical and Multi-modal Imaging Features
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DOI: 10.1080/01658107.2021.1939393
Abstract: ABSTRACT Bartonella henselae, an intracellular gram-negative bacillus, is usually transmitted from infected cats to humans by direct or indirect contact. The bacterium mainly infects erythrocytes and endothelial cells thereby leading to so called cat-scratch disease… read more here.
Keywords: mini review; cat scratch; segment; posterior segment ... See more keywords
Systemic Cat Scratch Disease in Immunocompetent Adults: A Retrospective Case Series
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofx163.150
Abstract: Abstract Background Cat-scratch disease (CSD) has worldwide distribution and is the most frequent presentation of Bartonella henselae infection. Systemic CSD has mainly been reported in immunocompetent children and immunosuppressed adults. The aim of this study… read more here.
Keywords: systemic csd; cat scratch; immunocompetent; scratch disease ... See more keywords
2311. Atypical Cat Scratch Disease Presentations
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofy210.1964
Abstract: Abstract Background Cat scratch disease (CSD) is caused by B henselae, a Gram-negative intracellular bacilli which is transmitted to humans via cat bite/scratch. Typical CSD presents as regional lymphadenopathy and fever. However, there are multiple… read more here.
Keywords: cat scratch; disease; scratch; scratch disease ... See more keywords
Typical and Atypical 18FDG PET/CT Findings in Two Cases of Cat Scratch Disease.
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DOI: 10.1097/rlu.0000000000002558
Abstract: Cat scratch disease (CSD) is a rare zoonotic infection disease, and the imaging performance for evaluation varies. We present FDG PET/CT images of two cases of CSD. In one case, images showed typical findings of… read more here.
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Hepatic Lesions in an Immunocompetent Child Previously Treated for Cat Scratch Disease With Azithromycin
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DOI: 10.1177/00099228221118602
Abstract: Cat-scratch disease (CSD) is a clinical syndrome of regional lymphadenopathy caused by Bartonella henselae. It is a zoonotic infection transmitted from the bacilli’s major reservoir, cats, to humans via an open wound.1 Following inoculation, patients… read more here.
Keywords: hepatic lesions; immunocompetent child; scratch disease; cat scratch ... See more keywords
Cat scratch disease presenting as axillary lymphadenopathy and a palpable benign mammary nodule mimicking a carcinoma.
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DOI: 10.1590/0037-8682-0362-2016
Abstract: We present a case involving a 74-year-old woman with cat scratch disease characterized by an enlarged and hard axillary lymph node as well as a palpable breast nodule mimicking a carcinoma. The lymph node and… read more here.
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Cat Scratch Disease-associated Encephalitis Followed by Parkinsonism
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DOI: 10.2169/internalmedicine.9047-21
Abstract: Cat scratch disease (CSD) is a zoonotic infection caused by Bartonella henselae typically resulting in self-limited regional lymphadenopathy. Encephalitis is a complication with a supposedly benign prognosis, but we encountered an exceptional case. A 19-year-old… read more here.
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Misleading Positive Serology for Cat Scratch Disease following Administration of Intravenous Immunoglobulin
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DOI: 10.3390/pathogens11020177
Abstract: Cat scratch disease (CSD), caused by Bartonella henselae, usually presents as regional lymphadenopathy/lymphadenitis, known as typical CSD or as atypical CSD, which includes, among others, neurological manifestations. Serology for anti-B. henselae IgG antibodies is the… read more here.
Keywords: positive serology; cat scratch; scratch disease; serology ... See more keywords