Cats are the most adorable pets, and they are human-friendly too. To be more specific cats are so flexible, and cute that any human can easily gel with it.
However, recent reading made me rethink about owing a pet like cat. The article mainly explained about the dangerous sides of these pet animals. A man from Texas went partially blind in one eye after being scratched by his adopted pet cat. The 47-year-old, who has not been named, was infected with bacteria that triggered inflammation in his optic nerve triggering the vision loss. However in the beginning it was suspected that due to Covid, he lost his eyesight witnessing his fever. But later doctors found that it was due to cat scratch disease.
Cat scratch disease, a bacterial infection conveyed in cat saliva, can be brought on by cat scratches and bites. According to research, cats may contract these germs from fleas. After the cat licks an open wound or bites or scratches human flesh forcefully enough to rip the skin’s surface, the bacteria are transferred from the diseased cat to the person. Cats under a year old are more likely to scratch, which increases the risk of illness.
The most typical signs of cat scratch illness are as follows:
A cat bite or scrape that quickly turns red or swollen, does not heal, or gets worse over time. Especially if scratched on the arm or hand, painful or swollen glands beneath the arms or in the groin (if scratched on the foot or leg)
Flu-like symptoms, such as headaches, fatigue, decreased appetite, joint discomfort, or fever might be seen
Cat scratch sickness symptoms might look like those of other illnesses or disorders.
Your chance of developing cat scratch disease may be affected by the following factors:
Being regularly in the presence of cats, especially young ones who are more playful and likely to scratch you, not removing cat bites or scrapes right away letting a cat lick any open wounds, you may have
being near a flea infestaillness.
Stay away from cats and kittens to prevent getting scratched or bit.
Immediately wash the area with soap and water if you have been bitten or scratched. Never let a cat lick any wounds you may be carrying.
A bacterium in cat saliva causes cat scratch disease, which is an illness. The condition results in flu-like symptoms as well as redness and swelling where the cat bit or scratched you.
It’s crucial to wash the area right away with soap and water if a cat or kitten bites or scratches you. Antibiotics may help treat cat scratch illness.