Cat scratch disease
From DrKoop's partner site on diet and exercise, MyDietExercise.com
Cat scratch disease is an infectious illness associated with cat scratches, bites, or exposure to cat saliva, causing chronic swelling of the lymph nodes. Cat scratch disease is possibly the most common cause of chronic lymph node swelling in children.
Review Date: 11/02/2005  advertisement
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