Medical Definition of Cat-scratch fever

1. A self-limiting bacterial infection of the regional lymph nodes (lymphadenitis) caused by afipia felis, a gram-negative bacterium recently identified as bartonella henselae. It usually arises one or more weeks following a feline scratch, with raised inflammatory nodules at the site of the scratch being the primary symptom. It results in tender and enlarged lymph glands above the site of injury. A chronic benign adenopathy, especially in children and young adults, commonly associated with a recent cat scratch or bite and caused by bacteria including Bartonella henselae and Alipia felis; the lymphadenopathy usually resolves spontaneously within a period of several months, but complications involving central nervous system, liver, spleen, lung, and skin have been seen. Synonym: benign inoculation lymphoreticulosis, benign inoculation reticulosis, cat-scratch fever, regional granulomatous lymphadenitis. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Cat-scratch Fever

cat's whisker
cat's whiskers
cat-and-mouse
cat-bite disease
cat-bite fever
cat-flap
cat-flaps
cat-harping
cat-harpings
cat-hole
cat-house
cat-like
cat-nip
cat-o'-nine-tails
cat-scratch disease
cat-scratch fever (current term)
cat-witted
cat and dog life
cat and mouse
cat and rat
cat bear
cat box
cat boxes
cat burglar
cat burglars
cat chow
cat cracker
cat diseases
cat distemper virus

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