Cat Scratch Disease from a Domestic Dog

Abstract

Cat scratch disease (CSD), caused by Bartonella henselae, is a zoonosis and characterized by self-limited lymphadenopathy. It is transmitted commonly by scratch or bite from cats or kitten. We report an unusual case of CSD caused by a domestic dog scratch that we believe is the first report in Taiwan. A 23-year-old healthy woman developed cervical lymphadenopathy, mild fever, headache, and malaise 3 days after dog scratch. Her symptoms improved after azithromycin treatment. Serology proved B. henselae infection. The owners of a domestic dog might be at risk of “cat” scratch disease. [J Formos Med Assoc 2007;106 (2 Suppl):S65-S68]

Keywords

• Bartonella henselae
• cat scratch disease
• dog
• zoonoses