Cat-scratch fever
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
Cat-scratch fever | |
---|---|
Term | Cat-scratch fever |
Short definition | an illness transmitted to humans through a cat's bite or scratch, which is thought to be caused by an unidentified bacteria; characterized by a swollen lymph node or blister near the bite or scratch, fever, rash, and headache; most commonly occurring in children |
Type | Medical term |
Specialty | General |
Language | English |
Source | AMA |
Comments |
Cat-scratch fever (definition) an illness transmitted to humans through a cat's bite or scratch, which is thought to be caused by an unidentified bacteria; characterized by a swollen lymph node or blister near the bite or scratch, fever, rash, and headache; most commonly occurring in children
==Cat-scratch fever (overview)==