10 Cat Scratch Fever Symptoms
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Bartonella Symptoms in the Cat
Cats typically show no signs of illness, but the presence of fleas and flea bites on a cat or kitten means the chances are good that they have become infected. If cats experience symptoms, they usually have fever, swollen glands and muscle aches.
On rare occasions, Bartonella henselae bacteria can cause complications within the cat's body. These may include heart inflammation that leads to labored breathing. The disease may also develop in a cat's eyes, mouth or urinary system. Antibiotics help treat these complications.1’Cat Scratch Disease (Bartonella henselae infection).’ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/healthypets/diseases/cat-scratch.html
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