Cat's Scratch Fever

Cat's scratch fever is caused by infection with the bacterium bartonella henselae. Two-to-three weeks after being scratched by a cat there is pain and swelling in the lymph nodes draining the area that has been scratched (the armpit if it's the hand, and groin if it’s the leg). The swollen lymph nodes can become very tender, and there may be an associated mild fever. Antibiotic treatment is effective (keep clear of the cat!).
 
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