You can get rabies from a cat scratch, but this is extremely rare. Rabies, a fatal nervous system disease, is transmitted via the saliva of infected mammals, so it's usually passed on to humans when a ...

It’s common to wonder, “why does my cat bite me”, especially during the kitten phase. But don’t fret; biting doesn’t ...

You usually get this disease when an infected cat licks an open wound on your skin or bites or scratches you. Kids and teens are more likely to be infected than healthy adults, but adults with ...

Since cat bites are often deep, they pose a risk of infection. Even if there is no infection, they can cause scarring if the wound is not tended to properly (especially those on the face). Cat bite ...

Its overall aim is to rationalise the use of antibiotics in bite injuries, and to prevent antimicrobial resistance. Topics covered include distinguishing between infected and non-infected wounds, when ...

Table 1. Microbiology and antimicrobial therapy of bite infections.

They use their eyes to survey the world around them and, sometimes, stare you down if mealtime is late. Unfortunately, like humans these eyes can get infected. Cat eye infections are often ...

Most of the management guidelines for the treatment of bite infections are based on expert opinion. The goals of therapy are to prevent or treat infection, as well as minimize soft tissue damage.

A Southampton woman was able to receive treatment for an infected insect bite at her local pharmacy thanks to a new scheme. Viv O’Connor noticed her bite had become red and inflamed, so visited her ...

A Southampton woman was able to receive treatment for an infected insect bite at her local pharmacy thanks to a new scheme. Viv O’Connor noticed her bite had become red and inflamed, so visited ...