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cat-scratch disease

cat-scratch disease (also commonly known as cat-scratch fever) is a bacterial infection that causes swelling and pain in the lymph nodes and loss of appetite. in most cases, it occurs after a scratch, bite, or lick from a cat or kitten.

symptoms can vary from mild to severe, may not appear for several days after the bite or scratch, and may last for several weeks.

although cat-scratch disease usually goes away without treatment, antibiotics are often used to speed recovery.

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