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D H Hamilton1, K M Zangwill, J L Hadler

  • 1Epidemic Intelligence Service, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA 30333, USA.

The Journal of Infectious Diseases
|August 1, 1995
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Cat-scratch disease (CSD) surveillance in Connecticut revealed an average annual incidence of 3.7/100,000. While CSD affects younger individuals most, its age range is broader than previously thought.

Area of Science:

  • Epidemiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health Surveillance

Background:

  • Cat-scratch disease (CSD) is an infectious illness typically transmitted by cats.
  • Understanding CSD epidemiology is crucial for public health interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To characterize the epidemiology of cat-scratch disease (CSD) in Connecticut.
  • To determine the incidence and demographic distribution of CSD cases.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective, population-based surveillance system was implemented.
  • Data were collected from residents reported with suspected CSD to the state health department.
  • Case definition criteria were applied to reported individuals.

Main Results:

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  • 246 CSD cases were identified during 1992-1993, yielding an annual incidence of 3.7/100,000.
  • The median patient age was 14 years, with the highest attack rate in those under 10.
  • 74% of patients experienced symptoms beyond adenopathy; 11% were hospitalized, with no reported deaths.

Conclusions:

  • CSD incidence in Connecticut was characterized, with a notable rate in younger populations.
  • The study highlights a wider age spectrum for CSD than commonly recognized.
  • Most clinically diagnosed CSD cases showed an immune response to Bartonella species.