Cat Scratch Fever also known as Cat Scratch Disease (CSD) is an infectious illness associated with cat scratches, bites or exposure to cat saliva, causing chronic swelling of the lymph-nodes. Cat Scratch Fever is possibly the most common cause of chronic lymph node swelling in children.

The objective of this website is to provide the complete information regarding Cat Scratch Fever, Comprehensive view of What is Cat Scratch Fever, its causes, how to diagnose, discuss in the management of Cat Scratch Fever and how to prevent or minimize Cat Scratch Fever.

Mostly the victim of Cat Scratch Fever is children between the ages of 2 and 14 and, veterinarians.

Symptoms of Cat Scratch Fever usually appear between seven to 12 days, after a cat scratch or bite, the child breaks out with one or more pimples at the site of the cat scratch. Pimples last for one to four weeks until nearby lymph nodes begin to swell, become tender and ooze. Only about one child in three may feel sick, have a fever, fatigue, decreased appetite, weight loss, headache and fatigue. Swollen lymph nodes last from four to six weeks.

Diagnosis of Cat Scratch Fever is not so simple; mostly Physician depends upon exposure to cat and also through Blood tests of Cat Scratch Fever.

Cats and other domestic animals are valuable part of many family settings. Cats and other domestic animals plays an important part of child's learning and development and can provide children with companionship and entertainment so just because of fear of Cat Scratch Fever don't devoid your child with Cat.

Don't allow your child to play with stray cats, curb vigorous play with cats, especially kittens as they are more likely to carry the bacteria that cause the infection. Also make sure that your cat or kitten doesn't have fleas.

If unfortunately, child is bitten or scratched by a kitten or cat, clean cat scratches and bites with soap and water straight away and look out for any sign of Cat Scratch Fever in next two weeks. Link

Since children recover well on their own, but several antibiotics have been shown to shorten the course of illness. This website will help you to manage the different therapies of Cat Scratch Fever.

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