Unusual presentation of cat scratch disease: case report

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Aslan Tuncay S., AKKOÇ G., Yilmaz S., DİZİ IŞIK A., CANİZCİ ERDEMLİ P., Parlak B., ...Daha Fazla

European Journal of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, 2024 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Basım Tarihi: 2024
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1007/s10096-024-04872-1
  • Dergi Adı: European Journal of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, PASCAL, CAB Abstracts, EMBASE, Environment Index, MEDLINE, Public Affairs Index, Veterinary Science Database
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Disseminated, Lymphadenopathy, Osteomyelitis, Scratch
  • Marmara Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

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.