2007-01-14 06:25:57 · 5 answers · asked by dodo89 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
The bug that causes Cat scratch fever (toxoplasmosis) seems endemic to cats, like Tetanus is to horses, and salmonella is to turtles. In other words,- YES
2007-01-14 06:31:45 · answer #1 · answered by hasse_john 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is true. A lot of cats carry a bacteria that is called "toxoplasmosa". This bacteria is known to make women ill. This is especially dangerous when the woman is pregnant, because the illness can cause abnormalities to the child. The disease also might lead to schizofrenic. This is because the bacteria settles in the brain and causes pressure on the brain itself. I hope this is enough information.
2007-01-14 06:45:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Toxoplasmosis,a parasite, is harmless to most individuals but can be harmfull to pregnant women and their fetuses. Cats also carry unusual bacteria in their mouths. A (deep) cat bite should always be seen by a doctor.
2007-01-14 07:02:04 · answer #3 · answered by MimC 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, though I've only heard that a woman should be worried about it if she is pregnant as it causes more harm to the baby where as she can overcome it. I've always been told to put my cats outside when I was pregnant and to stay away from the kitty litter.
2007-01-14 06:53:25 · answer #4 · answered by candycane 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well, i don't know about that. of course there are certain diseases that can be caught by humans from certain animals. but we always had cats growing up, my mom still does, and none of us have ever caught anything from them.
2007-01-14 06:34:12 · answer #5 · answered by KJC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋