Cat Scratch Disease (cont.)
Medical Author:
Charles Patrick Davis, MD, PhD
Charles Patrick Davis, MD, PhDDr. Charles "Pat" Davis, MD, PhD, is a board certified Emergency Medicine doctor who currently practices as a consultant and staff member for hospitals. He has a PhD in Microbiology (UT at Austin), and the MD (Univ. Texas Medical Branch, Galveston). He is a Clinical Professor (retired) in the Division of Emergency Medicine, UT Health Science Center at San Antonio, and has been the Chief of Emergency Medicine at UT Medical Branch and at UTHSCSA with over 250 publications. Medical Editor:
Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical Editor
Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical EditorMelissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, is a U.S. board-certified Anatomic Pathologist with subspecialty training in the fields of Experimental and Molecular Pathology. Dr. Stöppler's educational background includes a BA with Highest Distinction from the University of Virginia and an MD from the University of North Carolina. She completed residency training in Anatomic Pathology at Georgetown University followed by subspecialty fellowship training in molecular diagnostics and experimental pathology. IN THIS ARTICLE
Self-Care at HomeWhen to Seek Medical CareCSD is often treated at home without antibiotics; the disease, in most cases, is self-limiting and rarely results in any complications in healthy people. Wash any cat scratches on the skin with soap and water and take measures to remove fleas from cats. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Motrin) may be taken for control of pain and fever; swollen lymph nodes can be treated with warm compresses. Immunosuppressed patients (for example, those with HIV or cancer) should not attempt any self-care; they should contact their physician immediately. Most physicians suggest seeing a doctor if a person develops swollen lymph nodes, headache, fever, and fatigue. Next Page: Must Read Articles Related to Cat Scratch Disease
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