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Roger W. Newsom, MD; Timothy J. Martin, MD; Ben Wasilauskas, MD
Winston-Salem, NC

Arch Ophthalmol. 1996;114(4):493-494.

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Cat-scratch disease is a systemic illness characterized by lymphadenopathy, fever, and malaise. Ophthalmic findings may include neuroretinitis. The predominant agent responsible for cat-scratch disease is believed to be Bartonella (Rochalimaea) henselae. A host antibody response to this organism can be detected serologically by an indirect immunofluorescent antibody test.^1,2 Since the availability of this test, we are aware of only one article in the ophthalmology literature reporting its usefulness in patients with primarily ophthalmic findings.³ We report an additional case, describing a young girl with neuroretinitis, that was diagnosed serologically using this enzyme immunoassay.

Report of a Case.

A 10-year-old girl was examined for decreased vision in the left eye. One month earlier, her 5-month-old household kitten had scratched her face, and about 2 weeks later, a febrile illness that lasted for 5 days developed in the child. Her visual acuity was 20/20 OD and she counted fingers at . . . [Full Text PDF of this Article]

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