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Cat Scratch Disease?


I have had this for 2 months, been treated by the docs. Lately my lymphs, which were one hard mass seems to be turning into a gell with hard lumps inside and the skin is turning red in the middle and getting hot, sharp pains.
Does anyone know if this means its growing toward the surface and out thru the skin? Is it ending soon?

Cat-scratch disease is an infectious disease that results from a scratch or bite by a cat. Persons with cat-scratch disease can have a range of illnesses from mild to severe. Cat-scratch disease is caused by Bartonella henselae, a bacterium. The bacterium that causes cat-scratch disease is found in all parts of the world. The bacterium is carried by cats and kittens. Infected animals do not become sick. The disease is spread by a scratch or bite from a cat, most often a kitten. The infection spreads from the site of the scratch or bite to the lymph glands. Cats that spread the infection do not look sick. The infection is not spread from person to person. A blister or sore, with or without pus or fluid, often shows up on the skin at the place where the bacteria entered the body. Within 2 weeks, the lymph glands nearby usually become swollen and tender. In most children and adolescents, swollen glands are the main symptom. Adults often have other symptoms such as low fever, tiredness, headache, and loss of appetite. About 5% of persons with cat-scratch disease develop irreversible retinitis (inflammation of the retina of the eye) or encephalitis (inflammation of the brain). Persons with weakened immune systems can become more seriously ill. It usually takes 3 to 10 days for a sore to appear at the site of a cat scratch or bite. The lymph glands nearby usually start to swell about 2 weeks after the scratch or bite. Diagnosis is based on symptoms and a history of a scratch by a cat. A blood test can confirm the diagnosis. Remember to seek medical advice on any matter of which you are concerned.
Hope this helps
Matador 89

Talk to your doctor.

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