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What Causes Fever Along With Headache And Swelling In The Armpits?
Sandra presents to her physician complaining of fever, headache, and painful swellings in her armpits. During the physical examination, the doctor notices that her hands are covered with scratches. He asks about these, and Sandra says they’re from a kitten that she found wandering along a country road 2 weeks earlier and adoptedas a pet. What disorder do you think her physician might suspect?
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
According to the symptoms you said the physician might most probably end up in diagnosing Cat Scratch disease.
I suggest you to take IFA blood test for Cat scratch disease and confirm the diagnosis.
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What Causes Fever Along With Headache And Swelling In The Armpits?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. According to the symptoms you said the physician might most probably end up in diagnosing Cat Scratch disease. I suggest you to take IFA blood test for Cat scratch disease and confirm the diagnosis. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.