Recent study reveals cat-scratch disease is rising among adults
Say goodbye to regular cuddle sessions with your beloved kitty, because their claws could harm you.
According to a recent study by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there has been an increase in cat-scratch disease (CSD) patients.
The study revealed that 13,273 people were diagnosed with CSD during 2005-2013, and 538 of the diagnosed patients were later hospitalized.
CSD is a bartonella bacterial infection spread among cats through fleas or feces and can be transmitted to humans through scratches that break the skin, bites or even a simple lick to a wound.
While CSD, often referred to as “cat scratch fever,” is a rare disease, the number of infected
Say goodbye to regular cuddle sessions with your beloved kitty, because their claws could harm you.
According to a recent study by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there has been an increase in cat-scratch disease (CSD) patients.
The study revealed that 13,273 people were diagnosed with CSD during 2005-2013, and 538 of the diagnosed patients were later hospitalized.
CSD is a bartonella bacterial infection spread among cats through fleas or feces and can be transmitted to humans through scratches that break the skin, bites or even a simple lick to a wound.
While CSD, often referred to as “cat scratch fever,” is a rare disease, the number of infected