To all people that answered my cat question...?

Question

It's already infected..like Badd...and I have no way to go to the doctor..no $$$

anything else..
and what will Cat Scratch Fever do???

Answer 1

Watch out for:
A cat scratch or bite that does not heal in the usual length of time.
An area of redness around a cat scratch or bite that continues to get bigger for more than 2 days after the injury.
Fever that lasts for several days after a cat scratch or bite.
Painful and swollen lymph nodes for more than 2 or 3 weeks.
Bone or joint pain, abdominal pain (without fever, vomiting or diarrhea) or an unusual degree of tiredness for more than 2 or 3 weeks.

If you remember that you were bitten or scratched by a cat, your doctor will probably be able to diagnose the illness based on the fact that you were bitten or scratched and then got painful, swollen lymph nodes. When the diagnosis is not clear, a blood test may help your doctor make the diagnosis.


In most people, cat-scratch disease clears up without treatment. However, antibiotics (medicines that kill bacteria) may be needed when infected lymph nodes stay painful and swollen for more than 2 or 3 months. Antibiotics may also help if you have a fever for a long time or if the infection is in your bones, liver or another organ.

If a lymph node is very large or painful, your doctor may drain it to help relieve the pain. The lymph node is drained by putting a needle through normal skin off to the side of the node and moving the needle to the swollen node. The needle is then inserted into the node and the fluid in the node is drained out.

Cats only seem to be able to transmit this infection for a few weeks. Young cats seem to be more likely to carry the bacteria than older cats. Households with kittens have higher rates of infection. If the kittens have fleas, the infection rate is even higher.

Answer 2

I didn't answer or read your last question, but I'm assuming your cat scratched or bitten you and that is what is infected. If that is the case and you have no money then you need to go to the ER so it can be cleaned and treated if you feel worried. Cat scratch fever or Cat scratch disease (CSD) is a bacterial disease caused by Bartonella henselae. Most people with CSD have been bitten or scratched by a cat and developed a mild infection at the point of injury. Lymph nodes, especially those around the head, neck, and upper limbs, become swollen. Additionally, a person with CSD may experience fever, headache, fatigue, and a poor appetite. Rare complications of B. henselae infection are bacillary angiomatosis and Parinaud's oculolandular syndrome. CSD is not a severe illness in people who are healthy.But those with weak immune sytems, can become very sick from the infection which can cause other problems. I would keep it clean by cleaning with a mild soap and making sure the area is dry.

Answer 3

*sigh*

Cat scratch fever is a high temperature caused by an infected cat bite or scratch wound - these wounds are extremely likely to become infected due to the bacteria that is in cat's mouths and claws.

Cat scratch fever can in fact be fatal in some cases. Signs of infection include swelling and itching of the wound site, redness and especially pus. If you're ever badly scratched or bitten you need to go and get antibiotics to prevent this happening.

Just get some antibiotics from your GP before you end up in hospital on a drip like one girl I knew did. OK so it might not get this bad for you but I'm just saying if it's $$$ you're worried about it's best to get it sorted now rather than later.

Chalice

Answer 4

You may experience fever, headache, fatigue, and a poor appetite. the infection can get bad so you need to go to the emergency room!!!! B. henselae infection are bacillary angiomatosis and Parinaud's oculolandular syndrome. Can my cat transmit Bartonella henselae to me?

Sometimes, yes, cats can spread B. henselae to people. Most people get CSD from cat bites and scratches. Kittens are more likely to be infected and to pass the bacterium to people. About 40% of cats carry B. henselae at some time in their lives. Cats that carry B. henselae do not show any signs of illness; therefore, you cannot tell which cats can spread the disease to you. People with immunocompromised conditions, such as those undergoing immunosuppressive treatments for cancer, organ transplant patients, and people with HIV/AIDS, are more likely than others to have complications of CSD. Although B. henselae has been found in fleas, so far there is no evidence that a bite from an infected flea can give you CSD.

If you develop an infection (with pus and pronounced swelling) where you were scratched or bitten by a cat or develop symptoms, including fever, headache, swollen lymph nodes, and fatigue, contact your physician.
OR GO TO EMERENCY ROOM!!! WHich is my suggestion.

Answer 5

you need to go regard-less of having any money or not you can loose you fingers or hand due to a cat bite IF its on your hand! Dr can set you up on a payment plan and hospitals have financial aid available for low income people!! I wouldn't risk your life because of money!

Answer 6

What kind of cat bit you? What did you do to the cat? Is it YOUR cat? You need to wash it up go to a local FREE clinic they can help you!

Answer 7

my boyfriend had cat scratch fevor....he got weird bumps under his arm in his arm pit. they needed to be removed.

Answer 8

It can kill you. Did you think it was just a song. You will need antibiotics.