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Cat scratch disease in children, a five year study in a pediatric tertiary hospital

Year: 2018

Type: article

Abstract: Background: Cat-scratch disease (CSD) is commonly diagnosed in children and usually presents as a tender lymphadenopathy. Diagnosis is most often arrived obtaining a history of cat exposure and serologic tests. Most cases of cat-scratch disease are self-limited and do not require antibiotic treatment.

Source: International Journal of Infectious Diseases

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2018.04.4158

Authors: S. Gonzalez, A. Parra, S. Mussini, A. Buchovsky, G. Berberian

Institution: Garrahan Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Bartonella species infections research

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,900