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J A Vargas-Hitos1, J M Sabio2, N Navarrete-Navarrete2
1Systemic Autoimmune Diseases Unit. Internal Medicine Department, Virgen de las Nieves University Hospital, Granada, Spain joseantoniovh@hotmail.com.
Abstract:
Cat scratch disease is an infectious disorder transmitted by cats that typically affects children and young adults. Immunosuppression is a well-known risk factor for the development of severe and atypical forms of the disease; hence it is under-diagnosed in patients with compromised immunity. We are reporting the first case of cat scratch disease, which presented as fever and fatigue, in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus while receiving immunosuppressant therapy after a kidney transplant.
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