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Cat scratch fever
An infection of the lymph nodes--the small bean-shaped structures that are part of the body's immune system--following a scratch or bite from a cat.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
41 years experience
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Toddler 3-5 | Common | ||||
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Teenager 14-18 | Common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | |||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | |||||
Senior 60+ |
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