Can you get Cat Scratch Fever without being scratched or bitten?

A few months ago, I played with a friend's cat... don't remember any licks or bites, but I developed swollen glands within a few days.

I went to the doctor about the swollen glands, but didn't think twice about the cat at the time as I'd had no problems with cats in the past.

The Dr. said they weren't swollen enough to cause concern -- real helpful.

I've been to my friend's apt. again, but didn't get close to the cat.

Then, three days ago, I was playing with her cat again, this time, playing with him, brushing him, etc.

Today, I woke up with swollen glands again.

I don't remember a cat scratch or bite, it's possible the cat licked me...

Could I get sick from that?

Could the Cat Scratch Disease have become airborne while I was brushing the cat?

Or stuck to my hands & gotten on my face, etc?

I wouldn't even consider this, except WebMD keeps listing it as a possible condition with swollen lymph nodes as a symptom.

Any advice? Thanks for reading!!

the fever comes from scratches that is how it got the name . it sounds like you could be allergic to the cat . if you had the fever you would indeed have a fever and be very sick for a few days ,but swollen glands come from allergy's . they to stay away from anything the cat comes into contact with , this is the only way to stay safe .

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