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Cat-scratch disease (CSD) is an infectious disease that most often results from a scratch or bite of a cat. [4] Symptoms typically include a non-painful bump or blister at the site of injury and painful and swollen lymph nodes. [2] People may feel tired, have a headache, or a fever. [2] Symptoms typically begin within 3–14 days following ...
Lymphangitis is an inflammation or an infection of the lymphatic channels [2] that occurs as a result of infection at a site distal to the channel. It may present as long red streaks spreading away from the site of infection. It is a possible medical emergency as involvement of the lymphatic system allows for an infection to spread rapidly.
Instead, you should thoroughly clean and disinfect the scratch, either at home or in a doctor’s office, and then keep an eye out for any unusual symptoms. As the CDC notes, "the infected area ...
Cat bites are usually considered minor injuries but can result in serious infection and cause rabies if inflicted by a rabid cat. [9] Common symptoms include pain and swelling around the affected area. [3] Sometimes, direct tissue damage from the cat bite can impair mobility or cause tenosynovitis or arthritis. [10]
The sign consists of four components: [2] the affected finger is held in slight flexion. there is fusiform swelling over the affected tendon. there is tenderness over the affected flexor tendon sheath. there is pain on passive extension of the affected finger. The sign is named after Allen B. Kanavel who first described them in 1912.
Prognosis. Good with treatment, poor if widespread disease [1] Sporotrichosis, also known as rose handler's disease, [2] is a fungal infection that may be localised to skin, lungs, bone and joint, or become systemic. [2][4] It presents with firm painless nodules that later ulcerate. [3]
Dr. Giangreco says ticks can prompt local reactions following a bite. The classic rash of Lyme's is called Erythema migrans. "It can be circular or oval shaped and have crusting," Dr. Giangreco says.
Pulicosis is a skin condition caused by several species of fleas, including the cat flea ( Ctenocephalides felis) and dog flea ( Ctenocephalides canis ). This condition can range from mild irritation to severe irritation. In some cases, 48 to 72 hours after being bitten, a more severe rash-like irritation may begin to spread across the body.