
Cat scratch disease - DermNet
Cat scratch disease (CSD) is a bacterial infection that affects the lymph nodes. It is also known as cat scratch fever or subacute regional lymphadenitis. CSD can occur in people of all ages but …
Cat Scratch Disease Images - DermNet
View pictures of cat scratch disease in the gallery below. Cat scratch disease is a bacterial infection that affects the lymph nodes. It is also known as cat scratch fever or subacute …
Cat scratch disease image - DermNet
Cat scratch disease A primary lesion of cat scratch disease on the cheek - note the infra-auricular lymphadenopathy (CSD-patient2) Keywords: Bartonella henselae bacteria, Cat scratch, Cat …
Animal bites. Dog bites. Cat bites - DermNet
Introduction The majority of animal bites received by humans are dog bites (85–90%), followed by cat bites (5–10%) and rodent bites (2–3%). Human bites constitute 2–3% of animal bites …
Cat Scratch Fever - CR4 Discussion Thread
Dec 15, 2020 · Is it possible that bacteria from cats and other animals is responsible for mental illness to a large degree ... In 29 of the 33 patients studied, evidence of previous or current …
Bacterial Skin Infections (bacteria) — DermNet
Skin infections can be caused by bacteria (often Staphylococcal or Streptococcal) either invading normal skin, or affecting a compromised skin barrier.
Bacillary angiomatosis (bartonella infection) - DermNet
As the number of skin lesions increase, the patient may develop high fever, tender swollen lymph nodes, nausea, vomiting, sweats, chills, and poor appetite. How do clinical features vary in …
Sporotrichosis - DermNet
What is sporotrichosis? Sporotrichosis is a fungal infection of the skin caused by the fungus Sporothrix schenckii, which is found on decaying vegetation, rosebushes, twigs, hay, …
Skin disorders in veterinarians and veterinary nurses - DermNet
Dec 6, 2016 · Cat scratches can lead to cat scratch fever. Mechanical injuries Mechanical injury is another common risk for veterinary workers. This is largely due to use of syringes, lancets and …
Nocardiosis - DermNet
The bacteria enter the body via a skin wound, such as a cat scratch or a puncture wound from a thorn. Three types of primary cutaneous nocardiosis have been described: Superficial skin …