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  2. Pasteurellosis - Wikipedia

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    Pasteurellosis is an infection with a species of the bacterial genus Pasteurella, [1] which is found in humans and other animals. Pasteurella multocida (subspecies P. m. septica and P. m. multocida) is carried in the mouth and respiratory tract of various animals, including pigs. [2] It is a small, Gram-negative bacillus with bipolar staining ...

  3. Cat bite - Wikipedia

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    Cat bites are bites inflicted upon humans, other cats, and other animals by the domestic cat (Felis catus). [1] [2] Data from the United States show that cat bites represent between 5–15% of all animal bites inflicted to humans, [3] [4] but it has been argued that this figure could be the consequence of under-reporting as bites made by cats are considered by some to be unimportant.

  4. Animal bite - Wikipedia

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    Antibiotics to prevent infection are recommended for dog and cat bites of the hand, [10] and human bites if they are more than superficial. [11] They are also recommended in those who have poor immune function. [8] Evidence for antibiotics to prevent infection in bites in other areas is not clear. [12]

  5. Woman sues her own sister after cat bite led to an infection ...

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    A woman in Michigan is suing her sister after her cat bit her and left her with a large infection and thousands of dollars in medical bills.. The incident at the center of the lawsuit happened on ...

  6. Pasteurella multocida - Wikipedia

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    In humans, P. multocida is the most common cause of wound infections after dog or cat bites. The infection usually shows as soft tissue inflammation within 24 hours. High leukocyte and neutrophil counts are typically observed, leading to an inflammatory reaction at the infection site (generally a diffuse, localized cellulitis). [8]

  7. UK man bitten by cat contracts previously unknown and ... - AOL

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    Findings highlight role of cats as reservoirs of ‘as yet undiscovered bacterial species’

  8. Mean’ Cat Bites Vet at Appointment and Sends a Postcard to ...

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    Another Pet Helpful article shared, "one in three cat bites will become infected, compared to the much lower likelihood of infection from dog bites. If an infected cat bite is left untreated, it ...

  9. List of feline diseases - Wikipedia

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    Feline disease refers to infections or illnesses that affect cats. They may cause symptoms, sickness or the death of the animal. Some diseases are symptomatic in one cat but asymptomatic in others. Feline diseases are often opportunistic and tend to be more serious in cats that already have concurrent sicknesses.