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Cat scratch disease is an infectious illness caused by the bacteria bartonella (Bartonella henselae). It is believed to be transmitted by cat scratches, bites, or exposure to cat saliva. This self-limiting infectious diseaseis characterized by a bump or blister at the site of the bite or scratch and swelling and pain in the lymph nodes. Other features may include fatigue, headache, achiness, and fever. Although cat-scratch disease usually subsides without treatment, antibiotic and/or antimicrobial therapy may help speed recovery.
Biomarker and diagnostic research for cat-scratch disease has been reported in the published literature.
Estimated prevalence: 1-9 in 100,000 (Uncommon).
1 clinical trial registered. Pipeline includes 1 PHASE3.
174 publications have been identified in PubMed for cat-scratch disease. Research spans Case Report / Case Series (59%), Epidemiology / Natural History (14%), and Basic Science / Preclinical (11%).
Research Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
Patient case studies | 103 | 59% |
Data assembled from 4 of 12 sources · Last updated Sep 19, 2026, 1:53 PM UTC
European rare disease database
Genetic and Rare Diseases Info Center
25 |
14% |
Laboratory research | 19 | 11% |
Testing and diagnosis research | 11 | 6% |
Clinical study results | 7 | 4% |
New treatment approaches | 4 | 2% |
Other research | 3 | 2% |
Research summaries | 2 | 1% |
Yakubovsky M (2026). [PMID: 41544843](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41544843/). *International journal of infectious diseases : IJID : official publication of the International Society for Infectious Diseases*. [Clinical Trial Publication]
Gobbo G (2026). [PMID: 41986819](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41986819/). *Infection*. [Gene Therapy / Novel Therapeutics]
Yakubovsky M (2026). [PMID: 41852053](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41852053/). *Emerg Microbes Infect*. [Epidemiology / Natural History]
Zhang W (2026). [PMID: 39933158](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39933158/). *Retin Cases Brief Rep*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Wohlgenant Z (2026). [PMID: 41638765](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41638765/). *BMJ Case Rep*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Yue Y (2026). [PMID: 41915541](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41915541/). *Vector Borne Zoonotic Dis*. [Diagnostic / Biomarker]
Raykova V (2026). [PMID: 41810272](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41810272/). *Int J Appl Basic Med Res*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Grotra R (2026). [PMID: 40966759](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40966759/). *The Pediatric infectious disease journal*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Lopes R (2026). [PMID: 41754384](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41754384/). *Pathogens*. [Basic Science / Preclinical]
Hazidi SCM (2026). [PMID: 41929998](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41929998/). *Oman J Ophthalmol*. [Case Report / Case Series]
AI-curated news mentioning cat-scratch disease
Updated Apr 21, 2026
severe optic neuroretinitis and vitreous hemorrhage in pediatric cat scratch disease a case with irreversible visual impairment