Cat scratch fever, also medically known as cat scratch disease (CSD), occurs when the organism Bartonella henselae gets into a person's bloodstream and travels toward the lymph nodes in the neck or ...

MISSOULA, Mont. — Cat scratch fever. If you’re a cat owner, you might have heard of cat scratch fever, and no were not talking about Ted Nugent’s song from the 1970’s. Cat scratch fever can occur if a ...

The CDC has released a new study on cat-scratch disease, often referred to as cat-scratch fever, aimed at better understanding the epidemiology of the disease to offer prevention tactics for those at ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Cat scratches generally aren't cause for concern — but you should watch for these symptoms. (Getty Images) (Getty Images) Cats are ...

Q What is cat scratch disease? I have heard about it but do not know anybody who has had it. We have two kittens, and everyone in the family has been scratched at least once. Are we at risk of getting ...

CLEVELAND — Cat Scratch Fever: if you were a Ted Nugent fan in the 70s, you probably remember the song. Amanda Naylor does, and that's all she thought it was, just a song. Until she learned it was a ...

A cat scratch usually seems harmless. It may sting for a moment, you wash it off, and then you forget about it. After all, your cats are common household companions you love, and they are not wild ...

Cats are cute, and studies have shown that having one as a pet can reduce anxiety and even slow mental decline. Sometimes, however, their claws can get a little too close for comfort, leaving humans ...

Cat scratch fever is a bacterial infection spread by cats when they scratch or bite. Cats can carry the bacteria without showing symptoms or getting sick themselves. Fever, swollen lymph nodes, and a ...