What Is Cat Scratch Fever?
7. When to See a Doctor for CSD
Often, a person with CSD is able to fight off the illness without any medical intervention. Occasionally, however, a visit to the doctor is warranted. Keep an eye on the infection site. If it does not begin to improve after a few days, or if the redness around the wound grows, contact your health care provider.
Swollen lymph nodes and a fever that develops a few days after the site becomes infected are signs that you may need help ridding your body of the bacteria. If your child is scratched or bitten, it is important to keep an eye on the wound site and on your child for signs that a serious case of the disease is developing.
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