HELP !!!

[Hooks]

A couple days ago, I was scratched by our cat on my stomach. It is getting bad, itchy and swollen and small rash that's spreading a bit. Thought it would get better may go to Dr. tomorrow.
Anything I can do in the meantime? Thanks Hooks

 

[1%er]

Cat Scratch Fever?!?

Cat Scratch Fever?!?

 

[saint]

:mj07: :mj07:

 

[IntenseOperator]

if you got it....

Clean it with some hydrogen peroxide

maybe put some anti bacterial neosporin-type stuff on it (spelling)

or just pour whiskey on it like they did in the westerns

I'll send you a bill

 

[Simply In The Red]

:142smilie :142smilie

There's some good ones on the forum tonight.

 

[1%er]

Treatment via EMedicine. The Emerg Doctor's Internet.

Emergency Department Care: ED management of CSD is primarily symptomatic, as the disease spontaneously resolves in 2-4 months.

Administer antipyretics and analgesics as needed.
Local heat may be applied to the involved lymph nodes.
Avoid incision and drainage because this may leave scars and draining fistulae without hastening recovery.
Aspiration of tender, fluctuant nodes may relieve pain.
Antibiotics are not indicated in most cases, but they may be considered for severe or systemic disease. Reduction of lymph node size has been demonstrated with a 5-day course of azithromycin and may be considered in patients with severe, painful lymphadenopathy; however, no advantage is shown in the duration of symptoms.
Immunocompromised patients should be treated with antibiotics because they are particularly susceptible to systemic disease and bacteremia. Drugs of particular effectiveness include the following:

Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole

Gentamicin

Ciprofloxacin

Rifampin
B henselae is generally resistant to penicillin, amoxicillin, and nafcillin.
Consultations: Emergent consultation is not usually required. Consider emergent or outpatient consultation in cases of diagnostic uncertainty or with specific organ system involvement as indicated.

Infectious disease specialist
Ophthalmologist (in neuroretinitis)
Neurologist (in encephalitis or seizures)


Cat Scratch Fever


Take two aspirin and put a lot of polysporin/bactriban on it and see your doctor. Probably infected.

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Just in case BTJ is watching and may take away my medical license!!

:mj07:

 

[Hooks]

Thanks IO, This really is bothersome, to the rest, may all your teeth fall out, except 1, and may that one have a toothache in it!






T

 

[buddy]

Cat Scratch Fever is not a joke.

My elderly neighbor almost died from the same.

Have it examined and treated ASAP.

 

[buddy]

http://familydoctor.org/024.xml

 

[DBLMUTZ]

if you got it....

Clean it with some hydrogen peroxide

maybe put some anti bacterial neosporin-type stuff on it (spelling)

or just pour whiskey on it like they did in the westerns

I'll send you a bill

agreed first soak in hot tub till area softens will soften any scabbing apply peroxide than neo,Lets hope kitty wasnt scratching in the kittie litter previous...potential cat scratch fever may occur...

 

[1%er]

Thanks IO, This really is bothersome, to the rest, may all your teeth fall out, except 1, and may that one have a toothache in it!






T

Hey I gave you the Emergency procedures for CSD. That's got to be worth something!!

 

[1837]

Cat Scratch Fever

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Just in case BTJ is watching and may take away my medical license!!

:mj07:

:mj07: :142smilie Always make me laugh!!! :142smilie :mj07: you're so funny 1% :142smilie :mj07:

 

[1%er]

:mj07: :142smilie Always make me laugh!!! :142smilie :mj07: you're so funny 1% :142smilie :mj07:

You got me all worried now 1837. BTJ may come up to Canada then what will happen!!

:scared

 

[vinnie]

http://mysite.verizon.net/resnzr0m/videos/id30.html

 

[SixFive]

agree, it can be nasty stuff.

 

[Hooks]

Thank you sir for your help... How long have you looked like that ?

 

[1%er]

Thank you sir for your help... How long have you looked like that ?

I used to look like this...

But through alot of therapy have improved!!

 

[DBLMUTZ]

http://mysite.verizon.net/resnzr0m/videos/id30.html

thx vinnie i seen this animal killer in concert in the 80's,Thought his music was cool now i just think he's an idiot:142smilie