From Scratch to Sight: A Case Report on Ocular Complications of Cat Scratch Disease
Cat scratch disease, caused by Bartonella henselae, is a zoonotic infection that rarely presents with ocular complications. We report a 30-year-old male with blurred vision in his left eye following a cat scratch. Examination revealed a white interpapillomacular lesion and macular edema, confirmed by OCT. Elevated Bartonella henselae IgM and IgG levels confirmed the diagnosis. The patient was treated with doxycycline, leading to full visual recovery within two weeks. Early recognition and antibiotic therapy are essential for managing ocular CSD.
Authors
- Aissam Fiqhi
- A. Elkhoyaali (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1307-3597)
- Farid Salama (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6064-4401)
- Samah Sadiki
- Yassine Mouzari
- Youssef Achegri (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-6991-1776)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-03-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.36347/sjmcr.2025.v13i03.004
- Primary Topic
- Bartonella species infections research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00