Cat Scratch Disease, Feline - contd.

ClinicalSigns
Cats typically do not show signs of sickness when they are infected with Bartonella henselae. People who contract the bacteria through a bite wound or scratch develop an erythematous papule at the site of the wound. In three to 10 days, lymphadenopathy may develop. People with the disease may also experience fever, anorexia, malaise, headache, myalgia, arthralgia, nausea, and skin eruptions. Most cases of cat scratch disease are self-limiting, but may take several months to resolve.

Symptoms
Cats typically do not show signs of sickness when they are infected with Bartonella henselae. People who contract the bacteria through a bite or a scratch develop a raised, reddened area at the site of the wound. Three to 10 days later, their lymph nodes may become very tender and swollen. Those afflicted with the illness may develop a mild fever, lose weight, develop red, raised bumps on their skin, and experience flu-like symptoms such as headaches, pain in the muscles and joints, and nausea. Most cases of cat scratch disease will resolve spontaneously; however, this can take several months.