Affiliations 

  • 1 University Malaya, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Lembah Pantai, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. linalingchooi@yahoo.com
  • 2 Department of Otorhinolaryngolgy Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun, Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia
  • 3 Department of Pathology Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun, Ipoh,
Med J Malaysia, 2010 Jun;65(2):155-6.
PMID: 23756805 MyJurnal

Abstract

Cat scratch disease (CSD) caused by Bartonella henselae is the most common Bartonella infection worldwide. CSD usually presents as self-limiting lymphadenitis characterized by lymphadenopathy that occurs after contact with a cat and the symptoms resolve within 2 to 4 months. Serology testing is the cornerstone of diagnosis. However, it may require the use of clinical specimens for microbiologic evaluation for diagnosis. A number of antimicrobial agents have been advocated for the treatment of cat-scratch disease and treatment with azithromycin has been shown to be beneficial.

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