Description:
Cat-scratch disease (CSD) is a
clinical syndrome that usually presents as self-limiting lymphadenopathy
associated with a cat scratch or bite. Commonly affecting children and young
adults, it has a worldwide distribution. In temperate climates, higher rates
are reported in the autumn and winter, which can be attributed to the seasonal
breeding of the domestic cat. This article discusses the historical overview,
etiology, epidemiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis requirements, and
treatment for CSD.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the etiology of cat-scratch disease
- Identify the clinical presentation of cat-scratch disease
- Describe the clinical diagnosis of cat-scratch disease
Author(s):
Jeffrey J. Windsor
Launched: 2001