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My mom scratch by our cat 2 weeks ago.she had infection and still didn't heal. she used cipra and didn't help. should we do something else for this?
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Cat scratch: Cats can carry numerous infective agents. Cipro (ciprofloxacin) may not have been the rx of choice. Seeyour doctor.
Answered 6/24/2014
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Cat scratch disease: Infection with bartonella henselae. Symptoms are papullar or pustular rash at the site of the cat bite or scratch, fatigue, fever, headaches, lymph node swelling and malaise. Treatment is nothing or antibiotics like azithromycin, clarithromycin, cipro, (ciprofloxacin) bactrim. If the patient have a weakened immune system, the disease can be more serious. Breast cancer could decrease immunity. See a physician soon.
Answered 5/20/2014
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See physician: Cat scratch disease is infection following the scratch of cat(usually a kitten) with organism bartonella henselae.Most patients (>90%) present with one or more reddish lesions at the site of inoculation, 3-12 days after a scratch from kitten particularly with fleas. 1-3 after primary lesion, regional lymph nodes usually near inoculation site, axilla, neck or groin.Antibiotics in severe cases.
Answered 5/20/2014
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