Have You experienced CAT SCRATCH DISEASE?
Cat scratch disease (CSD) is an illness caused by the bacterium Bartonella henselae. Almost half of all cats carry the infection at some point. The infection does not make cats sick. However, the scratch or bite of an infected cat can cause symptoms in people, including
- Swollen lymph nodes, especially around the head, neck and upper limbs
- Fever
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Poor appetite
For people with weak immune systems, CSD may cause more serious problems. The best way to avoid CSD is to avoid rough play with cats that could lead to scratches or bites. If you do get a scratch or bite, wash it well with soap and water. If the bite or scratch gets infected or if you have symptoms of CSD, call your doctor.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Drug Side Effect Episodes associated with CAT SCRATCH DISEASE
| accutane Episodes: 15 | Diagnosed with major depression.Side effects: cardiac failure, myocarditis More |
| advil Episodes: 1 | Diagnosed with major depression.Side effects: cardiac failure, myocarditis More |
| azithromycin Episodes: 1 | Diagnosed with major depression.Side effects: cardiac failure, myocarditis More |
| cyclosporine Episodes: 3 | Diagnosed with major depression.Side effects: cardiac failure, myocarditis More |
| cytarabine Episodes: 1 | Diagnosed with major depression.Side effects: cardiac failure, myocarditis More |
| enbrel Episodes: 7 | Diagnosed with major depression.Side effects: cardiac failure, myocarditis More |
| fuzeon Episodes: 1 | Diagnosed with major depression.Side effects: cardiac failure, myocarditis More |
| gemcitabine Episodes: 1 | Diagnosed with major depression.Side effects: cardiac failure, myocarditis More |
| infliximab Episodes: 1 | Diagnosed with major depression.Side effects: cardiac failure, myocarditis More |
| mabthera Episodes: 1 | Diagnosed with major depression.Side effects: cardiac failure, myocarditis More |
| prednisone Episodes: 1 | Diagnosed with major depression.Side effects: cardiac failure, myocarditis More |
| remicade Episodes: 3 | Diagnosed with major depression.Side effects: cardiac failure, myocarditis More |
| singulair Episodes: 1 | Diagnosed with major depression.Side effects: cardiac failure, myocarditis More |
| voltaren Episodes: 2 | Diagnosed with major depression.Side effects: cardiac failure, myocarditis More |
| zoloft Episodes: 1 | Diagnosed with major depression.Side effects: cardiac failure, myocarditis More |