Rabies is a deadly viral infection that primarily spreads through the bite of an infected animal. Most people associate rabies with deep bites, but what about scratches from dogs or cats? Can a ...

Kara Marie was having trouble falling asleep, so she moved to the living room couch to see if a change of scenery might help. After dozing off, she woke up Friday morning to the sound of her cat ...

Rabies victim Yvonne Ford, 59, died in June, four months after she was scratched by a stray dog while on holiday in Morocco last February ...

Cat owners are being warned not to ignore any scratches they have from their pets. Even a seemingly minor wound could hide a rare infection that may progress and potentially cause memory and organ ...

The primary cause of infection from cat scratches, representing 80% of cases, is Pasteurella species. Infection results in pasteurellosis, which occurs within 24 hours following the injury. Cat ...

Cat owners are being warned not to ignore any scratches they have from their pets. Even a seemingly minor wound could hide a rare infection that may progress and potentially cause memory and organ ...

People with cats at home are being urged not to ignore any cuts on their skin when their pets scratch them. The wound might seem minor, but it could hide a rare infection that could lead to memory and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. TOPEKA (KSNT) – The results of an investigation into a rare infection caused by fungus found in a Kansas veterinarian and two cats ...