Dr. Hakim Saboowala.
Published: 2024-07-13
Total Pages: 50
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Cat Scratch Disease (CSD): Causes, History, Prevalence, Diagnosis, Management Etc., Cat scratch disease (CSD), also known as cat scratch fever or subacute regional lymphadenitis, is a bacterial infection affecting lymph nodes that drain the sites of inoculation. Bartonella henselae, a gram-negative rod, is considered the principal etiologic agent. CSD is one of the most common causes of chronic lymphadenopathy in children and adolescents. Patients with CSD usually have a history of sustaining a scratch or bite from a cat (typically a kitten). The initial symptom is formation of a papule at the inoculation site, followed by solitary or regional lymphadenopathy within 1-2 weeks. In most patients, the disease resolves spontaneously within 2-4 months. Thus, it is strived in this E-Booklet to describe precisely Causes, Summarised History, Evaluation and Management of cat scratch disease and along with Plenty of ILLUSTRATIONS for better understanding. Dr. Sabu. H. M.B.,B.S.(Bom) F.S.A.M.S (Derm) F.S.I.C.D.