Cat-scratch fever is a subacute, usually self-resolving bacterial disease characterized by lethargy, granulomatous lymphadenitis, and fever. The pathogen of cat scratch fever is mainly spread among cats through flea show. As long as cats are dewormed internally and externally, there will be no occurrence of zoonotic diseases such as parasites and cat scratch fever.

Symptoms of cat scratch fever infection:

1. Local skin damage, erythema and papules, the symptoms are mild and easy to be ignored.

2. 1 to 2 weeks after the injury, lymph node enlargement occurs in the drainage area of ​​the lesion, such as the armpit, groin, head, and neck, accompanied by fever, fatigue, sore throat, loss of appetite, and nausea. Symptoms such as vomiting, and elevated transaminases may also occur.

3. A small number of patients may present with symptoms such as mumps, gastroenteritis, and pneumonia, while others may present with facial nerve paralysis, breast lumps, myelitis, osteomyelitis, etc.

First aid measures for cat scratch fever infection:

1. After being scratched by a cat, immediately rinse the wound with running water and squeeze out the blood from the wound. , rinse repeatedly to remove bacteria and viruses. It takes about 20 to 30 minutes to rinse. The more thorough the cleaning, the better.

2. Disinfect with iodine after rinsing. It is recommended to seek medical diagnosis in time.

3. Go to the local epidemic prevention department to get a rabies vaccine as soon as possible, because cats can also carry rabies virus. Even if the cat has been vaccinated against rabies, the injured person needs to be vaccinated as well as tetanus antitoxin;

4. If symptoms such as fever occur, go to the hospital in time. And inform the doctor about the cat scratching history, which is very helpful for correct diagnosis and timely treatment.