Can pyothorax in cats transfer to humans?

Answer 1

Pyothorax is an infection of the chest cavity. (Pyo = pus, thorax = chest). This effects the space in between the lungs and the ribcage, hence not being a lung infection.

It depends on the cause of the infection, as the term pyothorax is a very general term. It could be due to bacteria, or a forigen body. The latter is unlikely unless there has been an intrusion into the chest cavity.

All in all, it's unlikely this kind of infection can transfer from a cat to a human, as the infection is contained in a closed space of the body.

The only feasable way it could is by direct contact between the infectious fluids (ie. the pus within the chest) and an open wound or mucus membrane of the hiuman, which is extreamly unlikely (unless you're a vet doing an invasive surgical procedure).

Pyothorax is a dangerous condition and should be immediatly treated with antibiotics under direction of a Vet.