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Cat-scratch disease osteomyelitis from a dog scratch

D Keret1, M Giladi, Y Kletter

  • 1Department of Pediatric Orthopaedics, Dana Children's Hospital, Tel-Aviv, Israel.

The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. British Volume
|October 13, 1998
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Osteomyelitis, a rare cat-scratch disease complication, can be difficult to diagnose. This case highlights Bartonella henselae as the cause in a child with bone infection after a dog scratch.

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Osteoarticular Infections
  • Bacteriology

Background:

  • Cat-scratch disease (CSD) is typically caused by Bartonella henselae.
  • Osteomyelitis is an uncommon manifestation of CSD, particularly in immunocompetent individuals.
  • The non-specific symptoms of CSD-related osteomyelitis pose diagnostic challenges.

Observation:

  • A pediatric case of metacarpal osteomyelitis following a dog scratch is presented.
  • Bartonella henselae was identified as the causative pathogen.
  • The patient's bone infection resolved with antibiotic therapy.

Findings:

  • Bartonella henselae can cause osteomyelitis in immunocompetent children after animal scratches.
  • Early diagnosis and appropriate antibiotic treatment are crucial for favorable outcomes.

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  • A detailed patient history, including animal contact, aids in identifying CSD-related osteomyelitis.

    • Implications:

    • Clinicians should consider Bartonella henselae in the differential diagnosis of pediatric osteomyelitis, especially with a history of animal exposure.
    • Increased awareness of CSD's varied presentations is necessary for timely diagnosis and management.
    • Prompt identification and treatment can prevent long-term complications of osteomyelitis.