The CDC has released a new study on cat-scratch disease, often referred to as cat-scratch fever, aimed at better understanding the epidemiology of the disease to offer prevention tactics for those at ...

Cat scratch fever, also referred to as cat scratch disease (CSD), is a zoonotic infection that occurs when someone comes into contact with Bartonella henselae bacteria. Zoonotic diseases are types of ...

Cat scratches can cause more than rabies; watch for infections, tetanus, and cat scratch fever.

Cat scratch fever is more than just a song title, it is also a disease. While it is rare, it can cause problems for some people, especially those with immune problems. A tiny scratch from a cat turned ...

CLEVELAND — Cat Scratch Fever: if you were a Ted Nugent fan in the 70s, you probably remember the song. Amanda Naylor does, and that's all she thought it was, just a song. Until she learned it was a ...

Witnessing a pet become sick will almost always tug at the heartstrings of a pet parent. Most owners will go to any length to help when their cat is ill. However, this sometimes requires more tact and ...

Q: After months of having a fever without an apparent cause, my doctor recommended I see an infectious disease specialist. After doing a thorough inspection, he found a lump in my groin. Biopsy of the ...

Back in the 1980s, Ted Nugent made cat scratch fever nearly a household name with his song. However, even though this malady (actually called "cat scratch disease") was first discussed in the 1950s, ...

A: Cat scratch disease is caused by a bacteria called Bartonella. Up to 40 percent of cats may carry this bacteria at some point in their lives, many without ever showing noticeable symptoms. When ...

Q What is cat scratch disease? I have heard about it but do not know anybody who has had it. We have two kittens, and everyone in the family has been scratched at least once. Are we at risk of getting ...

Doctors in Portugal describe how the cat likely transmitted a germ that usually only causes swollen lymph nodes and fever. Reading time 2 minutes A teen girl’s kitten turned out to cause much more ...

Cats are cute, and studies have shown that having one as a pet can reduce anxiety and even slow mental decline. Sometimes, however, their claws can get a little too close for comfort, leaving humans ...