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   What is Cat Scratch Fever?

   • Cat scratch fever (cat scratch disease) is an uncommon bacterial infection you can get from a cat scratch or bite. Fleas infect cats with the bacteria that cause cat scratch disease (B. henselae). Symptoms include rash or bumps on your skin, swollen lymph nodes and fever. Cat scratch disease usually goes away on its own in a few weeks or months.

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   How long does a cat scratch fever last?

   • Once a cat has the cat scratch fever infection, it can carry the bacteria for several months. During this time, it can pass on the infection. Cats with the bacteria often have no symptoms, but they may have a fever that lasts for 48–72 hours. In rare cases, cat scratch disease can cause severe symptoms in cats. These include:

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   Can you get Cat Scratch Fever from a bite?

   • You can get cat scratch fever from a bite or scratch from an infected cat. You can also get the disease if saliva from an infected cat gets into an open wound or touches the whites of your eyes. Occasionally, you may get the disease from a flea or a tick carrying the bacterium. You can’t get cat scratch disease from another human.

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   Can cats get Cat scratch disease?

   • It’s estimated that 40 percent of cats carry this particular bacterium, usually after an exposure to fleas or another animal that was exposed. However, most cats with the infection show no signs of illness. Symptoms of cat scratch disease appear within two weeks after the contact with an infected animal.

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   Jul 25, 2022 · Cat scratch fever is a real illness, not just a song that gets stuck in your head. Fortunately for cat lovers, there are simple ways to protect yourself and your cat from infections. If you have any symptoms of cat scratch disease, contact your healthcare provider.

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   Jan 5, 2024 · You can contract cat scratch fever from cats infected with Bartonella henselae bacteria. Learn about symptoms in cats and humans, and get facts on prevention. Healthline

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   Apr 26, 2022 · Cat-scratch fever is an infection caused by a kind of bacteria called Bartonella henselae (it's also sometimes called Bartonella henselae infection). You can get it if a cat that has this...

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   Cat-scratch disease (CSD) or felinosis is an infectious disease that most often results from a scratch or bite of a cat. Symptoms typically include a non-painful bump or blister at the site of injury and painful and swollen lymph nodes. People may feel tired, have a headache, or a fever.

   • Symptoms: Bump at the site of the bite or scratch, swollen and painful lymph nodes
   • Causes: Bartonella henselae from a cat bite or scratch

   • Usual onset: Within 14 days after infection

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   If a cat scratch or bite becomes red or swollen and you develop flu-like symptoms, including headache, decreased appetite, fatigue, joint pain, or fever, contact your healthcare provider. Key points about cat scratch fever

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   Feb 15, 2019 · Cat scratch disease (or cat scratch fever) is a specific type of bacterial infection that occurs when a cat bites or scratches hard enough to break the skin’s surface or licks an open wound. It’s estimated that 40 percent of cats carry this particular bacterium, usually after an exposure to fleas or another animal that was exposed.

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   Jan 4, 2019 · Cat scratch fever can happen when a person receives a bite, scratch, or lick from a cat that is infected with the bacteria Bartonella henselae. The infection does not usually cause severe...