Atypical Presentation of Cat-Scratch Disease in an Immunocompetent Child with Serological and Pathological Evidence
Typical cat-scratch disease (CSD) is characterized by local lymphadenopathy following the scratch or bite from a cat or kitten. An atypical presentation which includes liver and/or spleen lesions is rarely reported in an immunocompetent child. Systemic CSD may mimic more serious disorders like malig...
Main Authors: | Serkan Atıcı, Eda Kepenekli Kadayıfcı, Ayşe Karaaslan, Muhammed Hasan Toper, Cigdem Ataizi Celikel, Ahmet Soysal, Mustafa Bakır |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2014-01-01
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Series: | Case Reports in Pediatrics |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/397437 |
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