Cat Scratch Disease

Cat scratch disease presenting as an enlarged submental lymph node in a 5-year-old boy is reported. There was clear history of contact with a cat, raised immunoglobulin G antibody titre against Bartonella henselae, and a granulomatous reaction in the excised lymph node.

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Published in:	The Asian journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery Vol. 16; no. 2; pp. 139 - 142
Main Authors:	Miyauchi, Miwa, Ishikawa, Takenori, Higasikawa, Koichiro, Shimasue, Hiroshi, Tomori, Hidetoshi, Inoue, Shingo, Sugiyama, Masaru
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier Ltd 01-06-2004
Subjects:	Bartonella henselae Cat scratch disease Lymphadenopathy Lymphadenopathy Cat scratch disease Bartonella henselae
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Summary:	Cat scratch disease presenting as an enlarged submental lymph node in a 5-year-old boy is reported. There was clear history of contact with a cat, raised immunoglobulin G antibody titre against Bartonella henselae, and a granulomatous reaction in the excised lymph node.
ISSN:	0915-6992 2212-1897
DOI:	10.1016/S0915-6992(04)80024-4