Preferred Label : Cat-Scratch Disease;
NCIt related terms : Cat-Scratch Fever;
NCIt definition : A bacterial infection caused by Bartonella henselae. It is transmitted to humans from
a scratch, bite, or lick from a cat. A blister or a bump appears on the skin following
the scratch or bite. Subsequently, there is lymph node enlargement around the scratch
or bite site. The lymph node enlargement most often occurs under the arm or the neck.
Some patients experience fever, fatigue, headaches or sore throat as well.;
Alternative definition : NICHD: An infection that is caused by Bartonella henselae, which is transmitted to
humans from a scratch, bite, or lick from an infected cat. A local, erythematous papule
or blister may appear on the skin. Patients characteristically come to medical attention
for lymph node enlargement, for fever, or, rarely, for central nervous system symptoms.;
Origin ID : C84620;
UMLS CUI : C0007361;
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