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MSH: A self-limiting bacterial infection of the regional lymph nodes caused by AFIPIA felis, a gram-negative bacterium recently identified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and by 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.,MEDLINEPLUS: <p>Cat scratch disease (CSD) is an illness caused by the bacterium <em>Bartonella henselae</em>. Almost half of all cats carry the infection at some point. The infection does not make cats sick. However, the scratch or bite of an infected cat can cause symptoms in people, including </p><ul><li> Swollen lymph nodes, especially around the head, neck and upper limbs</li> <li> Fever</li> <li> Headache</li> <li> Fatigue</li> <li> Poor appetite </li> </ul><p>For people with weak immune systems, CSD may cause more serious problems. The best way to avoid CSD is to avoid rough play with cats that could lead to scratches or bites. If you do get
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