Cat scratch disease

Question 1

Caused by

Answer 1

Bartonella Henselae

Question 2

transmitted by

Answer 2

Cat/kitten [Scratching, biting, licking])

Question 3

• It is the most common cause of

Answer 3

Local lymphadenitis [inflammation &
enlargement/swelling of the LNs especially
= Axillary & cervical region

Question 4

• Treatment:

Answer 4

• mainly supportive (resolves in few weeks) Treatment unless
  severe disease or patient is
  immunosuppressed → Azithromycin

Question 5

cat scratch disease should be suspected in any patient present with

Answer 5

chronic lymphadenitis ,following exposure to cat