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2007-05-24 06:41:28 · 9 answers · asked by Ashley J 4 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
I think YES
2007-05-25 02:27:14 · answer #1 · answered by Kr 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is usually a really large lymph node in your underarm on that is connected to the hand with the cat scratch. It is caused by the bacteria Bartonella henselae.
2007-05-24 13:46:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is rather common after being scratched by a cat. The histology is similar to lymphopathia venereum.
2007-05-24 13:45:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, if they are scratched by a cat with the bartonella virus. People with comprised immune systems, babies and the elderly are more likely to have symptoms.
2007-05-24 13:48:54 · answer #4 · answered by Toadsputum 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes and it can be serious. It affect most sytems in the body including even the eyes and vision. It is caused by a bacterium that is spread by the claws and teeth of cats.
2007-05-24 13:50:11 · answer #5 · answered by ignoramus 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes ! Wash well all cuts after you play with your cat. I got it years ago.
It is a blood infection. You'll notice a red track in the arm where you have it. Need antibiotics.
2007-05-24 13:56:19 · answer #6 · answered by Laurence W 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I've had it. My mom's cat attacked me. Luckily, it wasn't a very bad case. Some people have to be hospitalized because it can cause blood poisoning.
2007-05-24 14:18:52 · answer #7 · answered by jen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. You should wash you wounds after you are scrached by a cat.
2007-05-24 13:50:24 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh, you bet they can!!!
2007-05-24 13:48:44 · answer #9 · answered by Shortstuff13 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋