Cat Scratch Disease (CSD, Cat Scratch Fever) Causes, Infection Symptoms and Prevention

What is cat scratch disease? Cat scratch disease (CSD) is a bacterial disease caused by Bartonella henselae. Most people with CSD have been bitten or scratched by a cat and developed a mild infection at the point of injury. Lymph nodes, especially those around the head, neck, and upper limbs, become swollen. Additionally, a person with CSD may experience fever, headache, fatigue, and a poor