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Physical examination revealed mild bilateral axillary and left supraclavicular lymphadenopathy without focal neurologic deficits. Cerebrospinal fluid cultures and stains were negative for bacteria and fungi. Serum metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) detected\n                      <jats:italic>Bartonella henselae<\/jats:italic>\n                      . After antibiotic therapy, the fever and headache resolved.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Cat-scratch disease should be considered as a rare but important infectious etiology in patients presenting with febrile illness accompanied by delirium or other neuropsychiatric symptoms. 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