What is Cat Scratch Fever !
Cat Scratch Fever also known as Cat Scratch Disease (CSD) is normally caused by a bacteria known as Bartonella henselae. Cat Scratch Fever is usually common in kids than adults, just because children play with cat and have close contact with them.

Cat Scratch Fever is not contagious, most people will not become very ill with this infection and usually gets better by itself over several months without any specific treatment. This infection can be more serious with people who have poor immune systems.

It is not necessary that a chid get infected with Cat Scratch Fever only when bitten or scratch by cat because the bacteria associated with this infection is also present on cat fur, so one get get infected from petting a cat and the rubbing the eyes.

Generally people with cat scratch disease have a record of contact with cats, in particular less than one year old. Sometimes people who get cat scratch disease do not recall ever being scratched or bitten by a cat.

Sign & Symptoms of Cat Scratch Fever !
Symptoms of Cat Scratch Fever usually appear between seven to 12 days, after a cat scratch or bite, the child develop a brownish-red lymph nodes (glands) at the site of the cat scratch. Sometime it is mistaken for an insect bite. Lymph nodes last for one to four weeks until nearby lymph nodes begin to swell, become tender and ooze. It is most commonly found on the arms and hands, head, or scalp. These lymph nodes are generally not painful.

Few Sign & Symptoms

• Tiredness
• Swelling of the lymph-nodes
• Headache
• High Fever
• Nausea
• Moderate Coldness
• Poor desire for food

In rare cases of Cat Scratch Disease child may have infections of the liver, spleen, bones, joints, or lungs, or a lingering high fever without any other symptoms. Very few people with cat scratch disease show symptoms that affect the nervous system.

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