Symptoms of Cat Scratch Fever usually appear between seven to 12 days, after a cat scratch or bite, the child develop a brownish-red lymph nodes (glands) at the site of the cat scratch. Sometime it is mistaken for an insect bite. Lymph nodes last for one to four weeks until nearby lymph nodes begin to swell, become tender and ooze. It is most commonly found on the arms and hands, head, or scalp. These lymph nodes are generally not painful. 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.

Usually between two weeks more lymph nodes appear near the area of scratch or bite, it will swell and become tender. For example, if they were scratched on the arm, they may have an enlarged gland in their armpit.

Other symptoms can include fever; complain of being tired, low desire of food, a rash, or a sore throat, which can mimic symptoms of strep throat or mono.

But in most cases the enlargement of lymph nodes are the exact symptom of Cat Scratch Disease.

In rare cases of Cat Scratch Disease child may have infections of the liver, spleen, bones, joints, or lungs, or a lingering high fever without any other symptoms. Very few people with cat scratch disease show symptoms that affect the nervous system.

Cat Scratch Disease symptoms may include seizures, numbness and tingling, loss of muscle strength or problems with the eyes. These symptoms get completely better with time. Gradually the large lumps will decrease in size. On other rare occasions, the bacteria can spread to other parts of the body. All of these complications of cat scratch disease usually resolve without any lasting illness.

Common Sign & Symptoms :

• Abnormal spots or bruises on the skin
• Lymph node sweling
• High fever (over 103F)
• Tiredness
• Severe Headache

• A low desire of food
• Loss of weight
• Enlarged spleen
• Sore throat
• Draining lymph nodes
• Red, draining eye
• Severe vomiting
• Change in consciousness