What is cat scratch fever?

Cat scratch fever is an infection caused by the bartonella bacteria and transmitted by cat scratches, bites or exposure to saliva. The infection may manifest in swollen lymph nodes, fevers, headaches and fatigue.

How do members experience cat scratch fever?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with cat scratch fever*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for cat scratch fever*

Who has cat scratch fever on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 2
30s 1
40s 4
50s 3
60s 2
70+ 2

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 3
Female 10