Mondo Description Cat scratch disease is an infectious illness caused by the bacteria bartonella (Bartonella henselae). It is believed to be transmitted by cat scratches, bites, or exposure to cat saliva. This self-limiting infectious diseaseis characterized by a bump or blister at the site of the bite or scratch and swelling and pain in the lymph nodes. Other features may include fatigue, headache, achiness, and fever. Although cat-scratch disease usually subsides without treatment, antibiotic and/or antimicrobial therapy may help speed recovery.

Disease Ontology Description A bartonellosis that results_in infection located_in lymph node, has_material_basis_in Bartonella henselae or has_material_basis_in Bartonella clarridgeiae, which are transmitted_by scratch or bite of a kitten, or transmitted_by contact of animal's saliva with an eye or through broken skin. The infection has_symptom regional lymphadenopathy, has_symptom headache, has_symptom chills, has_symptom backache, and has_symptom abdominal pain.