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Unusual presentation of cat scratch disease: case report.

Sevgi Aslan TuncayGülşen AkkoçSeyhan YilmazAylin Dizi IşikPınar Canizci ErdemliBurcu ParlakDidem Buyuktas AytacMeryem Cagla Abaci CaparEda AlmusOzge YapiciBeyza BiniciCigdem Ataizi CelikelSevliya Ocal Demir
Published in: European journal of clinical microbiology & infectious diseases : official publication of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology (2024)
Cat scratch disease (CSD) is an infection caused by Bartonella henselae, presents with non-specific symptoms like lymphadenopathy, fever, and fatigue. It can progress to disseminated disease, leading to complications such as liver and splenic micro abscesses, osteomyelitis, encephalitis, and uveitis. Diagnosis is challenging due to varied presentations and limited tests. Treatment involves supportive care, with severe cases requiring antimicrobial therapy. In this report, we present a case of Cat scratch disease characterized by an atypical clinical manifestation, hepatosplenic and paravertebral involvement.
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