10 Cat Scratch Fever Symptoms
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Symptoms of Cat Scratch Fever in Elderly Patients
Cat Scratch Disease is typically an ailment of children and young adults. Research has shown that people aged 60 years or older get Cat Scratch Disease but rarely exhibit swollen lymph glands. Elderly are more likely to complain of malaise.
However, CSD endocarditis, an inflammation of the inner lining of the heart, can affect older patients, although this complication is rare. Encephalitis, which is the inflammation of the brain, is also a rare, but a possible complication of Cat Scratch disease in elderly.
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