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What Are The Symptoms Of Cat Scratch Fever?
I think my husband may have cat scratch fever - was attacked by a cat this week - received scratches on arm; we treated with peroxide and antibiotic cream; now today he has been in bed all day, chills, says legs are weak and painful; I looked at his arm - no swelling or postules -
Mon, 4 Nov 2019
Hello,
The symptoms seem to be related to cat scratch fever. For people in good health, it will likely go away without treatment. Until it does, you can take an over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medicine like Ibuprofen or Naproxen sodium to ease swelling and pain. A hot compress can help too.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
The symptoms seem to be related to cat scratch fever. For people in good health, it will likely go away without treatment. Until it does, you can take an over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medicine like Ibuprofen or Naproxen sodium to ease swelling and pain. A hot compress can help too.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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