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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 :) :)
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∙ 13y ago
Yes, cat scratch fever is a real condition caused by a bacterial infection transmitted through cat scratches or bites. It typically presents with symptoms such as fever, swollen lymph nodes, and overall malaise. Treatment usually involves antibiotics and can help resolve the infection.
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∙ 13y agoYes. Cat Scratch Fever, or Cat Scratch Disease, is caused by Bartonella henselae. It is spread if the cat bites or scratches a human or simply coming in contact with the infected cats saliva.
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Can you get cat scratch fever more than once?
Yes, it is possible to get cat scratch fever more than once if you are scratched or bitten by a cat carrying the Bartonella henselae bacteria multiple times. However, having cat scratch fever once does not provide immunity to future infections.
Can we get lockjaw from a cat scratch?
It's not very likely, but you could get cat scratch fever. Or nothing at all. Those irritations in the skin won't do any harm as long as you treat it with some kind of skin cleaner ie. soap, peroxide, antibiotics, ect. You should be fine
Infected pocket of material that is associated with cat bites?
Cat scratch fever, also known as cat scratch disease, is a bacterial infection caused by the bacterium Bartonella henselae. It can be transmitted to humans through cat scratches or bites, resulting in symptoms such as swollen lymph nodes, fever, and fatigue. Treatment usually involves antibiotics.
What do cat scratches do to you?
Nothing will hapeen
What is a cat with a fever called?
A cat that is sick is called a sick cat
When was Cat Scratch Fever created?
Cat Scratch Fever was created on -19-03-01.
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.
How do cats get cat scratch fever?
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.
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.
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
How come you don't get cat cat scratch fever everytime your cat scratches you?
Cat scratch fever is caused by a bacteria that is generally transmitted to the cat by fleas. If the cat isn't carrying the disease, then they will be unable to transmit it to you, the human.
Can you get cat scratch fever more than once?
Yes, it is possible to get cat scratch fever more than once if you are scratched or bitten by a cat carrying the Bartonella henselae bacteria multiple times. However, having cat scratch fever once does not provide immunity to future infections.
Who Sings Cat Scratch Fever?
"Cat Scratch Fever" is a song by Ted Nugent. It was released in 1977 and has become one of his most popular and recognizable songs.
