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first of all, cat scratch fever is harmless, and i would know because i had it before. no, you do not have to get rid of your cats. cat scratch fever lasts a while, i don't know all of the symptoms, but i do know it gives you a rash on your neck, across your chest and inside the crease in your legs and arms. i have three cats and while i had CSF, and i didn't have to get rid of them. hope that helped :) :)

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Yes, cat scratch fever is a real condition caused by a bacterial infection transmitted through cat scratches or bites. It typically presents with symptoms such as fever, swollen lymph nodes, and overall malaise. Treatment usually involves antibiotics and can help resolve the infection.

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Yes. Cat Scratch Fever, or Cat Scratch Disease, is caused by Bartonella henselae. It is spread if the cat bites or scratches a human or simply coming in contact with the infected cats saliva.

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