https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32675979/
doi: 10.1080/08998280.2020.1756141. eCollection 2020 Jul.
Cat scratch disease causing encephalitis
- PMID: 32675979
- PMCID: PMC7340468
- DOI: 10.1080/08998280.2020.1756141
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Abstract
Cat scratch disease is often a benign infection caused by Bartonella henselae, which is transmitted from scratches or bites from kittens. Presentations can vary from localized lymphadenopathy to neurologic manifestations. We present a case of a 22-year-old man with a 3-week history of an enlarged inguinal lymph node who presented with status epilepticus.
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**Comment**
Unfortunately, many still consider Bartonella “benign” when for many it is extremely severe and tenacious. I would consider it as bad if not worse than Lyme in many respects. Many also do not have lymph node involvement. Some patient’s only manifestation is psychological.
For more: https://madisonarealymesupportgroup.com/category/bartonella-treatment/ There is a checklist within this link of symptoms.
https://madisonarealymesupportgroup.com/2019/05/05/good-news-for-bartonella-patients-identification-of-fda-approved-drugs-with-higher-activity-than-current-front-line-drugs/ My husband and I use Berberine for Bartonella maintenance successfully.