What Is Cat Scratch Fever?
3. CSD Symptoms: People
The first symptom occurs at the site of the bite, scratch or open wound. The area turns red, and a bump or blister forms between 3 and 10 days after contracting the illness. Often, the wound contains pus. An infected individual may feel fatigued and have headaches, body aches and a low-grade fever.
As the illness progresses, some people develop swollen lymph nodes near the infection site. The lymph nodes can also feel tender or painful. A few people lose their appetites and subsequently, lose weight. A person with CSD hardly ever gets a sore throat with the infection.
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