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Can you get an infection from a cat licking?

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Created: 2022-06-01 01:45:10

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Cat scratch disease (CSD) is a bacterial infection spread by cats. The disease spreads when an infected cat licks a person's open wound, or bites or scratches a person hard enough to break the surface of the skin.


Can you get sick from a cat licking you?

According to the CDC, humans can contract cat-scratch disease (CSD) when a cat licks a person's open wound (again, CUTE!) or scratches or bites a person hard enough to break skin. If infected, three to 14 days after the scratch the wound will become, red, swollen, and develop pus.

Can a cat give a human a bacterial infection?

A bacterial infection, cat scratch disease - a.k.a. cat scratch fever - can spread to humans via the bite or scratch of an infected feline. Most people with CSD develop a mild infection, though some get swollen lymph nodes, fever, and fatigue.

What infections can humans get from cats?

The three most common protozoal diseases in cats and humans are cryptosporidiosis, giardiasis, and toxoplasmosis. Cryptosporidiosis can cause diarrhea, vomiting, fever, abdominal cramps, and dehydration in both cats and people.

Can cats give infections to humans?

The answer is yes. There are actually a number of diseases you can contract catch from your cat, known broadly as zoonotic diseases. The word “zoonotic” is used to describe any disease that is transmittable from animals to humans. The best known and most feared example of a zoonotic disease is rabies.

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