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Introduction of Bartonella henselae and Their Infections/Symptoms 

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Introduction of Bartonella henselae and Their Infections/Symptoms 

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Most everybody has heard of this disease before, its another word for Cat Scratch Disease. Like any other infection, the disease first starts off with a carrier. For example, fleas, sandflies, and lice, will be infused with this infection. Soon enough, they will transmit typically through cats or dogs and then eventually to humans.

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- Low grade fever
- After about 2 weeks, the lymph nodes will enlarge and become tender
- Within 3-10 days, a papule will begin to form on the site of the scratch
- Spleen may become enlarged
This is very rare but eye infections, severe muscle pain, or swelling of the brain may occur.

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Another important symptom is a rash on the human's skin. The rash is seen within 25-90% of infected people.

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Both males and females are capable of getting Cat Scratch Fever. Really anybody can be infected, not just certain people. Usually kids under the age of 15 are the most common to receive it. Just a simple bite or a scratch and then that person is infected. Especially people who have weak immune systems need to be more cautious.

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Never play with a stray cat without knowing what kind of condition they're in. Avoid any rough play with any cats or dogs and always wash your hands right after handling them. Take your animal to the vet for flea check ups and any other shots they might need. Purchasing a flea collar is always a great start. Lastly, keep your pets away from stray animals because they can spread the disease to each other.

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Do not allow your pets to lick your wounds. If you have a scab or an open wound, the pets body fluids can transmit into your bloodstream and then spread it to your body.

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Antibiotics is a common way of treating this infection. Within 5 days of taking an antibiotic called azithromycin, the size of the lymph nodes begin to shrink. Doctors recommend taking an antibiotic minimum for 2-6 weeks. Antibiotics given by a healthcare professional, is the most recommended way of fulling healing from this disease.

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Although some people might ask the question, "should I get treated before you have the cat scratch fever?" The answer is no, it is not recommended to get treated if your pet is not sick.

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If your pet comes down with this infection, you should immediately let your vet know and take them in for a check up. The doctor can now treat the infection with shots to kill the fleas that are harming the animal.

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More serious complications can include the brain, eyes, heart, and internal organs. These serious organs can begin to fail or become majorly damaged by this disease. Complications like this will need more intensive treatment.