[Cat scratch disease. Apropos of a misleading case]

An unusual case of cat scratch disease was reported. A pharyngeal form of the disease, with a primary site of inoculation in the nasopharynx was observed. The histology showing pseudo-tubercular follicules was misleading the diagnosis finally made by a strongly positive Hanger Rose reaction. From this case we are reviewing the main caracteristics of this disease and especially forms with mucosal inoculation.