Cat Scratch Disease: The Story Continues

OBJECTIVE: To present a perspective on the current state of knowledge of cat scratch disease (CSD), including the evidence for Bartonella henselae as the etiological agent, epidemiological and clinical characteristics of the disease, available diagnostic tests and current therapeutic options.

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Main Author: Mary Anne Opavsky
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 1997-01-01
Series:Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/1997/982908
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