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Cat scratch disease
The primary lesion of cat scratch disease on the neck

Cat scratch disease

The primary lesion of cat scratch disease on the neck  (CSD-patient1)


Keywords: Bartonella henselae bacteria, Cat scratch, Cat scratch fever, Clinical image, Erythematous nodule, Female, Hyperpigmented rim, Posterior neck, Primary inoculation lesion



What is cat scratch disease?

Cat scratch disease (CSD) is a bacterial infection that affects the lymph nodes. It is also known as cat scratch fever or subacute regional lymphadenitis.

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