Cat-Scratch Disease

Cat-Scratch Disease, also known as bartonellosis due to bartonella henselae infection, is related to intermediate uveitis and bacillary angiomatosis, and has symptoms including regional lymphadenopathy, headache and chills. An important gene associated with Cat-Scratch Disease is HSPD1 (Heat Shock Protein Family D (Hsp60) Member 1), and among its related pathways/superpathways are Hematopoietic Stem Cells and Lineage-specific Markers and C-MYB transcription factor network. The drugs Prednisone and Azithromycin have been mentioned in the context of this disorder. Affiliated tissues include lymph node and skin.