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. 21 мая 2018 г.
Can a cat licking you be harmful?
Cats carry bacteria in their mouths, which can lead to local or systemic infection if a cat licks an open wound. Immunocompromised people are most at risk. Acquiring a disease from your cat is very rare, but to be safe, don't let your cat lick your face or any cuts on your skin.
What happens if a cat licks you too much?
Cats lick to show affection, to bond with you and other cats, and to groom themselves. Licking excessively can signal your cat has a medical issue, an allergy, or stress and anxiety. You may need to take your cat to the vet for evaluation and treatment if they develop bald spots from grooming too much.
Is cat saliva toxic to humans?
Cat scratch disease is caused by a bacterium carried in the cat saliva. The bacteria are passed from an infected cat to a human after the cat licks an open wound or bites or scratches human skin hard enough to break the surface of the skin.
Can cats saliva cause infection?
Cats' mouths contain bacteria called Pasteurella multocida which can cause infections in humans.
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