Dear Mayo Clinic: My cat scratched me while I was trimming his claws, and the wound later became infected. Are cat scratches a special concern? A: A bite or scratch from a cat carries particular risks ...

A recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study citing an increase in Cat Scratch Disease has incited a media frenzy, prompting headlines such as “Snuggling Up With Your Cat May Kill You ...

First we learned that your cat’s poop might give you fits of rage, and now it turns out just being around our cats could make us seriously sick. NPR reports more people are becoming seriously ill with ...

A cat scratch usually seems harmless. It may sting for a moment, you wash it off, and then you forget about it. After all, your cats are common household companions you love, and they are not wild ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Cat scratches generally aren't cause for concern — but you should watch for these symptoms. (Getty Images) (Getty Images) Cats are ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A new University of Hawaii study shows Hawaii keiki are more than three times more likely to get severe forms of cat scratch disease than mainland kids. "It's caused by a ...

A 42-year-old healthy female presented with a 5-month history of blurred vision in her left eye. On examination, vision was 6/6 right and 6/9 left. Visual fields to confrontation demonstrated a ...

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Cat scratch disease (CSD) is transmitted by the bite or scratch of a cat infected with the microorganism Bartonella henselae.It is a fairly common bacterial infection with a high prevalence in warm ...

Cats are cute, and studies have shown that having one as a pet can reduce anxiety and even slow mental decline. Sometimes, however, their claws can get a little too close for comfort, leaving humans ...