Cat Scratch Disease (CSD)

Bartonella-associated cat scratch disease can affect people exposed through contaminated skin injuries. Flea control and hygiene help reduce risk, while human illness requires medical assessment.

Editorial overview based on the linked VCA resource; this is not the complete original handout. Prepared 2026-10-03; not veterinarian-reviewed. Diagnosis and treatment, including medication choice and dose, require veterinary guidance.