Unusual presentation of cat scratch disease: case report

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Aslan Tuncay S., Akkoç G., Yilmaz S., Dizi Işık A., Canizci Erdemli P., Parlak B., ...More

European Journal of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, vol.43, no.8, pp.1661-1665, 2024 (SCI-Expanded)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 43 Issue: 8
• Publication Date: 2024
• Doi Number: 10.1007/s10096-024-04872-1
• Journal Name: European Journal of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
• Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, PASCAL, CAB Abstracts, EMBASE, Environment Index, MEDLINE, Public Affairs Index, Veterinary Science Database
• Page Numbers: pp.1661-1665
• Keywords: Disseminated, Lymphadenopathy, Osteomyelitis, Scratch
• Open Archive Collection: AVESIS Open Access Collection
• Marmara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Cat scratch disease (CSD) is an infection caused by Bartonella henselae, presents with non-specific symptoms like lymphadenopathy, fever, and fatigue. It can progress to disseminated disease, leading to complications such as liver and splenic micro abscesses, osteomyelitis, encephalitis, and uveitis. Diagnosis is challenging due to varied presentations and limited tests. Treatment involves supportive care, with severe cases requiring antimicrobial therapy. In this report, we present a case of Cat scratch disease characterized by an atypical clinical manifestation, hepatosplenic and paravertebral involvement.