A cat scratch can also cause other conditions such as cat scratch fever, MRSA, and other bacterial infections. In this article, you’ll learn about rabies transmission from cat scratches and a ...

No one likes to see their beloved cat sick. However, there are some illnesses you can catch from your cat when caring for them. Here's what you should know.

Cat scratch fever is a bacterial infection you can get from a cat scratch or bite. Learn about symptoms in cats and humans, and get facts on prevention.

The bacteria may be present on a cat or kitten’s claw or mouth and spread through a scratch, bite, or lick. Fleas may transmit the bacteria among cats, and cats can spread it to humans.

Though it's rare for the plague to spread from a cat to a human — there are only seven cases of human plague, total, on average in the U.S. — a scratch wouldn't necessarily have to be involved.

The Minnesota Board of Animal Health announced on Tuesday that two children had been bitten by a cat that tested positive for ...

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