Diagnosis Based on History, Not Examination

Authors

  • Philippa Tepper South West Healthcare, Warrnambool, VIC, 3280, Australia.
  • Adel Ekladious Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Western Australia, 35 Stirling Highway Perth, WA, 6009, Australia and Canberra Hospital, ACT Health, Australia.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/rdmms/v7/9785F

Keywords:

Cat scratch disease, tender lymphadenopathy, bartonella henselae

Abstract

Cat scratch disease (CSD), caused by the bacterium Bartonella henselae, is usually self-limiting, presenting with low-grade fever and tender lymphadenopathy. With delayed diagnosis or reactivation of latent disease, CSD is associated with severe debilitating symptoms. We are presenting a patient who proved a diagnostic challenge, before being found to have reactivation of Bartonella henselae, requiring three-months IV Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole and Hydrocortisone.

Published

2023-03-28

How to Cite

Philippa Tepper, & Adel Ekladious. (2023). Diagnosis Based on History, Not Examination. Research Developments in Medicine and Medical Science Vol. 7, 38–43. https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/rdmms/v7/9785F

Issue

Research Developments in Medicine and Medical Science Vol. 7

Section

Chapters