Cat-Scratch Disease (CSD) Cat-scratch disease can also be known as cat-scratch fever or CSD. It's incubation period is between 1 and 2 weeks. Symptoms of the classic CSD range from mild to severe. In 50 percent to 90 percent of cases, a 0.5 to 1-cm brownish papule or pustule forms at the site of the scratch or bite from the cat and is considered an indicator of CSD. Regional lymphadenopathy follows in 3 to 10 days, often accompanied by malaise, fever, and …showed first 75 words of 501 total…

…showed last 75 words of 501 total…investigation (i.e., PPD skin tests and cultures of aspirated pus or lymph nodes) for unexplained lymphadenopathy; and characteristic lymph node lesions. In order to prevent getting CSD, flea control measures should be undertaken on a regular basis. Immunocompromised patients that are considering getting a cat should get an adult indoor cat of known origin rather than a young kitten. Avoid adopting a stray cat that is more likely to scratch and bite while playing.