Mayo Clinic Q and A: What is cat scratch fever?

DEAR MAYO CLINIC:?My cat scratched me while I was trimming his claws and the wound later became infected. Are cat scratches a special concern? ANSWER:?A bite or scratch from a cat carries particular risks, and infection is common. Cat scratch disease (or cat scratch fever) is a specific type of bacterial infection that occurs when [...]
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