Cat scratch disease in an immunosuppressed patient with systemic lupus erythematosus. (March 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Vargas-Hitos, J A; Sabio, J M; Navarrete-Navarrete, N; Arenas-Miras, M del M; Zamora-Pasadas, M; Jiménez-Alonso, J
• Is Part Of: Lupus. Volume 25:Number 3(2016)
• Page Start: 310
• Page End: 311
• Publication Date: 2016-03
• Subjects: Cat scratch disease -- Bartonella -- immunosuppression -- systemic lupus erythematosus -- transplantation; Systemic lupus erythematosus -- Periodicals; 616.772005
• DOI: 10.1177/0961203315610207
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0961-2033

Abstract

Cat scratch disease is an infectious disorder transmitted by cats that typically affects children and young adults. Immunosuppression is a well-known risk factor for the development of severe and atypical forms of the disease; hence it is under-diagnosed in patients with compromised immunity. We are reporting the first case of cat scratch disease, which presented as fever and fatigue, in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus while receiving immunosuppressant therapy after a kidney transplant.