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[Cat-scratch disease].

A Haraldsson·A J Veerman·C M Weemaes
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Cat scratch disease is an infectious disorder caused by a Gram-negative bacterium. The classical form is heralded by a scratch, subsequently red papules develops at the place of the inoculation. After an incubation period of one to two weeks lympadenopathy without lymphangitis occurs, with tender, red, warm and indurated skin as well as fever and general malaise. In the atypical form, different organs may be involved. Specific treatment is not indicated and the overall prognosis is good. The diagnoses of cat scratch disease can be sustained by a skin test.

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Cat-Scratch DiseaseChildChild, PreschoolDiagnosis, DifferentialHumansInfantLymphadenitisEnglish AbstractJournal Article

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A Haraldsson, A J Veerman, C M Weemaes. 1990. [Cat-scratch disease].. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2089732/

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