Most people won't need treatment because the infection will clear on its own. You can help ease your symptoms by taking an over-the-counter nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) such asibuprofen (Advil,Motrin,Nuprin) or naproxen (Aleve,Anaprox,Naprosyn). Applying a hot compress to you...
Lyme disease is a bacterial infection caused by the bacteriaBorrelia burgdorferi.Animals and humans become infected via the bite of a tick. It is a common misconception that Lyme disease is caused by ticks, as ticks merely spread the disease. Lyme disease is mainly spread byIxodesticks. These ...
Cat Bite Puts Woman in the Hospital with a Serious Infection (Posted 2013-01-22 13:49:03)Joyce, Marie
If you think the above described infection sounds bad, contracting Rabies would be astronomically worse. Once symptoms appear the chance for a good outcome (one where you don’t die) is basically nil. Rabies is a public health hazard and if you are bitten by an unvaccinated mammal it is ...
Dire DJ. Cat bite wounds: risk factors for infection. Ann Emerg Med. 1991; 19:973- 9.Dire DJ. Cat bite wounds: risk factors for infection. Ann Emerg Med 1991;20:973-9.Dire, D.J. (1991) Cat Bite Wounds: Risk Factors for Infection. Annals of Emergency Medicine, 20, 973-979. ...
While looking up my symptoms online, I came across this article. It all makes sense now because I went to see my cousin three weeks ago and I tried to pet her cat who scratched me! I guess I just have to wait until the infection runs its course. ...
Cat scratches or bites to people have the potential to become a serious injury. The teeth and claws of a cat carry many bacteria. Cat Scratch disease is a bacterial infection which causes swelling of the lymph nodes and can make a person very sick. ...
As a response, cats itch, scratch, or even bite themselves. Depending on the severity of the itchiness, the self-injuries can be extensive and sometimes become infected. Flea Dirt On Coat The presence of pepper-like specks on the cat’s coat is another telltale sign. The dark brown ...
If you notice open wounds on your cat's body, including scratches, nasty cat bites, or cuts, treat the wound with an antiseptic solution to keep infection away. If your cat is lethargic and withdrawn after a fight, it might be in pain, so you need to take it to your vet for a che...
Declawing cats is a cruel practice that can cause paw pain, back pain, infection, tissue necrosis (tissue death).