Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO Key Takeaways Cat scratch fever is a bacterial infection spread by cats when they scratch or bite.Cats can carry the bacteria without showing symptoms or ...

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 ...

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 tiny scratch from a cat may seem like nothing more than a minor inconvenience. But in rare cases, it can lead to a bacterial infection known as cat scratch disease (CSD), causing swollen lymph nodes ...

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 ...