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Posted 3/2/2019 5:52 PM (GMT 0)
Hello everyone! I’m new here.

I’m 21 years old male, was scratched by my cat 1 month ago had papule near scratch after 3-4 days and some weeks later my lymph node was swollen (under arm) it’s tender and painful... Had biopsy on it because we did not know what was the problem i was thinking about Lymphoma was really stressed about it but then i remembered i was scratched by cat so googled symptoms etc... 1 week ago was diagnosed with Bartonella Henselae IgG: 1:320... I have low-grade fever about 3 weeks now... My lymph node has abscess in it so my doctor said that we should drain it also he prescibed me azythromicin for 5 days first day 500mg and then 250 mg ..I was reading about Bartonella and many people were saying that it’s really hard to treat and sometimes needs years of treatment...So was wondering if it has a cure or bacteria is always in your body, How it can become chronic and life-thraning or how it can dissapear. I have only Bartonella Henselae by cat scratch no co-infection of Lyme. Thanks everyone!

EDIT: my doctor said to do a surgery on it to cut, not to drain sorry... and thanks for the replys i really appreciate it!

Post Edited (lostviadomus) : 3/3/2019 8:44:18 PM (GMT-7)

Posted 3/2/2019 6:04 PM (GMT 0)
Hello and welcome. Others will respond with more expertise on antibiotic treatment. From what I understand, bartonella has to be treated with multiple antibiotics - usually 3 I believe. There is a doctor who is considered the bartonella guru.

https://tmgmd.com/staff/b-robert-mozayeni-md/
Posted 3/2/2019 6:24 PM (GMT 0)
I suggest searching Dollface29’s posts. She had bartonella from a cat scratch also and was treated by the above mentioned doctor.
Posted 3/2/2019 6:26 PM (GMT 0)
Hi - Welcome!

I’m thinking you should find a lyme Literate dr to treat you ASAP even tho you don’t think you have Lyme.
The LLMD s know best how to treat Bartonella.

You will likely need to take 2 antibiotics at a time (or more )

Dr M (who WalkingbyFaith is referring to ) - his treatment is generally two abx.
He also uses testing to gauge progress.

If indeed you don’t have Lyme disease - then it may not be as challenging to treat. But if you do have lyme - then you’ll still be in good hands if you see a LLMD.

For help finding a LLMD - you can start a new thread: “Looking for LLMD in/near....”
Add your location.

You can also email a moderator (myself or Sebreg) - we have a list of llmd’s - but it’s best to get recommendations from forum members
Posted 3/3/2019 7:04 AM (GMT 0)
Hello! thanks for commenting... I emailed you.
Posted 3/3/2019 7:16 AM (GMT 0)
Okay - I will look for it tomorrow
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