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It is unlikely for an adult to contract scratch fever. You can catch cat scratch fever by getting scratched bitten by a kitten, but this is very uncommon. Getting scratched by a kitten does not automatically mean you have scratch fever.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agocats get it by getting bit or scrached by a raibied animal
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∙ 13y agoCat-scratch disease (also called cat-scratch fever ) is caused by the Bartonella henselae bacterium, which is found in cats around the world and is transmitted from cat to cat by fleas.
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∙ 12y agoHannah
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Why cat are harmful?
Many people are allergic to cat fur, cats can cause "cat scratch fever" also.
Is there really cat scratch fever?
first of all, cat scratch fever is harmless, and i would know because i had it before. no, you do not have to get rid of your cats. cat scratch fever lasts a while, i don't know all of the symptoms, but i do know it gives you a rash on your neck, across your chest and inside the crease in your legs and arms. i have three cats and while i had CSF, and i didn't have to get rid of them. hope that helped :) :)
When was Cat Scratch Fever created?
Cat Scratch Fever was created on -19-03-01.
The scratch of a cat cause of a death?
Cat scratch fever is a bacterial infection that is spread from cats. It can result in severe infections and even death if left untreated in some cases.
When was Cat Scratch Fever - song - created?
Cat Scratch Fever - song - was created in 1977-05.
Is cat scratch fever fatal?
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If you are born with Cat Scratch Fever how can you tell it is affecting you later on?
Cat Scratch Fever is self-limiting. It goes away.
What happens if a cat wounded you?
You can get cat scratch fever.
Why burning sensation from cat scratch fever?
Cat scratch fever, also known as cat scratch disease, is cause by getting scratched by an infected cat. The burning sensation is caused by the inflammation of lymph nodes.
Can having cat scratch fever as a child cause allergies to cats as an adult?
it could be possible but improbable, ask ted nugent
What is cat scratch fever?
it's when a cat scratches you and you get sick
Can you donate blood if you have had cat scratch fever?
No
