title: [Cat-scratch disease].
abstract: Cat-scratch disease is a subacute, regional lymphadenitis syndrome that occurs mainly in children. The causative agent is Bartonella henselae. After an incubation period ranging usually between 1 and 2 weeks, red papules develop at the site of cutaneous inoculation and persist until the development of lymphadenopathy with some malaise. Cases with complications have been observed including Parinaud oculoglandular syndrome, encephalopathy, a variety of exanthems and granumatous hepatitis. Diagnosis is based on serologic tests and, when necessary, antimicrobial treatment can be considered. Incision and drainage should not be done.
authors.affiliation: Faculté de Médecine, Université de Liège, CHR Citadelle.
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Rigo
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Senterre
mesh_terms: D019980:Amoxicillin-Potassium Clavulanate Combination / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D018416:Bartonella henselae; D002372:Cat-Scratch Disease / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology; D002648:Child; D004322:Drainage; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008198:Lymph Nodes / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D019980:Amoxicillin-Potassium Clavulanate Combination