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   Do you need antibiotics for Cat Scratch Fever?

   • In most cases, no antibiotics are needed, and the infection will clear on its own. What are the complications of cat scratch fever? Most healthy people don’t have complications from cat scratch fever.

   Cat Scratch Disease | Johns Hopkins Medicine

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   How do you treat cat scratch disease at home?

   • You can manage the symptoms of cat scratch disease at home by: Taking over-the-counter medicines for pain relief, like ibuprofen (Advil®) or naproxen (Aleve®). Applying a warm compress to painful lymph nodes. If you have a very large or painful lymph node, you can ask your healthcare provider about having it drained to get relief.

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   What is the treatment for Cat Scratch Disease (CSD)?

   • Most cases of cat-scratch disease are self-limited and do not require antibiotic therapy. If an antibiotic is chosen to treat cat-scratch disease, azithromycin (Zithromax) appears to be effective at reducing the duration of lymphadenopathy. CSD is commonly diagnosed in children, but adults may also present with the disease.

   Cat-scratch Disease | AAFP

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2. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesCat Scratch Fever: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

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   Cat scratch fever is a bacterial infection you can get from a cat scratch or bite. Learn how to prevent, diagnose and treat it, and when to see a healthcare provider.

3. www.aafp.org › pubs › afpCat-scratch Disease | AAFP

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   Jan 15, 2011 · Cat-scratch disease is a common infection caused by Bartonella henselae, a bacterium that can be transmitted by cats or fleas. Most cases are self-limited and do not require antibiotic treatment, but some may require azithromycin to speed recovery. Learn about the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of cat-scratch disease from AAFP.

4. www.webmd.com › cat-scratch-feverCat-Scratch Fever: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, & Treatment

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   Apr 26, 2022 · Cat-scratch fever is an infection caused by a bacteria that cats can transmit to humans through bites or scratches. It can cause fever, headache, fatigue, swollen glands and other symptoms. Treatment depends on the severity of the infection and the immune system of the patient. It may include anti-inflammatory medicine, antibiotics or drainage of the lymph nodes.

5. www.uptodate.com › contents › treatment-of-catTreatment of cat scratch disease - UpToDate

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   Feb 16, 2024 · Learn about the antimicrobial therapy options for cat scratch disease (CSD), a bacterial infection caused by Bartonella henselae. Find out when to use single-drug or combination therapy, and how to manage different manifestations of CSD.

6. www.cdc.gov › healthypets › diseasesCat Scratch Disease | Healthy Pets, Healthy People | CDC

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   Prevention. Available Tests & Treatments. More Information. An enlarged lymph node in the armpit region of a person with cat scratch disease, and partially healed wounds from a cat scratch on the hand. Cat scratch disease (CSD) is a bacterial infection spread by cats.

7. www.cdc.gov › bartonella › bartonella-henselaeBartonella henselae infection or cat scratch disease (CSD)

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   Treatment. The use of antibiotics to shorten the course of CSD is debated. Most cases resolve without treatment, although some patients may develop complications from disseminated disease. Azithromycin has been shown to decrease lymph node volume more rapidly compared to no treatment. The suggested dose of azithromycin for CSD is:

8. www.hopkinsmedicine.org › cat-scratch-diseaseCat Scratch Disease | Johns Hopkins Medicine

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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. Cat scratch disease is an infection caused by a bacterium in cat saliva.