cat-scratch fever

cat-scratch fever
an infectious disease, possibly viral in origin, transmitted to humans following injury to the skin by a cat scratch, splinter, or thorn. The injury becomes inflamed and mild fever and swelling of the lymph nodes (usually those closest to the wound) develop about a week after infection. In some cases, especially in immunocompromised patients, serious abscess formation occurs, but generally recovery is complete.

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Medical dictionary. 2011.

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