How To Treat And Prevent Cat Scratch Disease

Anti-Inflammatory Medication

Anti-inflammatory medications are also referred to as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and examples include ibuprofen, acetylsalicylic acid, and naproxen. All three are available over the counter in limited dosages. Acetaminophen is a pain reliever, but it lacks anti-inflammatory properties. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories relieve pain and reduce fever and inflammation. The presence of a bacterial infection in the body is probably going to cause a generalized inflammatory response as the body ramps up the immune system to fight the infection. Anti-inflammatory medication is useful in treating the mild fever, body aches, and pains that can occur during even a mild case of cat scratch disease.

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