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Cat-scratch disease occurring in three siblings simultaneously.

Blanca E Gonzalez1, Armando G Correa, Sheldon L Kaplan

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Division of Infectious Diseases, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA.

The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal
|June 12, 2003
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Three siblings simultaneously contracted cat-scratch disease, presenting with varied symptoms like fever and swollen lymph nodes. All patients responded well to rifampin treatment, highlighting its efficacy in managing this infection within a family cluster.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Bacteriology

Background:

  • Cat-scratch disease is a bacterial infection typically caused by Bartonella henselae.
  • It is commonly transmitted through scratches or bites from infected cats.
  • Simultaneous occurrence in multiple siblings is rare, making this case noteworthy for epidemiological study.

Observation:

  • A family presented with three siblings diagnosed with cat-scratch disease concurrently.
  • The affected siblings, aged 8, 11, and 13, exhibited distinct clinical manifestations.
  • Symptoms included enlarged supraclavicular lymph nodes, prolonged fever, and adenitis in the neck and thigh.

Findings:

  • All three siblings diagnosed with cat-scratch disease showed clinical improvement after treatment with rifampin.

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  • This case series provides evidence for the simultaneous presentation of cat-scratch disease within a single household.
  • Rifampin demonstrated effectiveness in treating symptomatic cat-scratch disease in pediatric patients.

    • Implications:

    • This report underscores the possibility of familial clustering of cat-scratch disease.
    • Early diagnosis and prompt treatment with antibiotics like rifampin are crucial for managing pediatric cases.
    • Further research may explore genetic or environmental factors contributing to simultaneous infections in siblings.