title: Cat scratch disease: a diagnostic dilemma.
abstract: Cat scratch disease (CSD) caused by Bartonella henselae is the most common Bartonella infection worldwide. CSD usually presents as self-limiting lymphadenitis characterized by lymphadenopathy that occurs after contact with a cat and the symptoms resolve within 2 to 4 months. Serology testing is the cornerstone of diagnosis. However, it may require the use of clinical specimens for microbiologic evaluation for diagnosis. A number of antimicrobial agents have been advocated for the treatment of cat-scratch disease and treatment with azithromycin has been shown to be beneficial.
authors.affiliation: University Malaya, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Lembah Pantai, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. linalingchooi@yahoo.com.
authors.forename: L C
authors.initials: LC
authors.lastname: Lina
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Rosalind
authors.forename: A W
authors.initials: AW
authors.lastname: Chong
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Toha
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Shaffie
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D018416:Bartonella henselae; D002372:Cat-Scratch Disease; D002415:Cats; D006801:Humans; D012698:Serologic Tests