A gastroenterologist spoke about the danger of cat scratches

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A gastroenterologist and therapist spoke about the extreme danger of cat scratches. The consequences of microtraumas can be inflammation of the joints, skin, liver and lymph nodes.

When picking up a stray kitten on the street, you should remember that its claws are dangerous because they can lead to serious pathology. In this case, the skin, joint bags and liver suffer. It is about felinosis. In a number of cases, bartonellosis, called “feline fever”, is observed.

When a yard cat scratches the skin, bacteria can penetrate along with the dirt, provoking an extremely dangerous inflammatory process. Medical practice distinguishes eight different varieties of bartonella strains, which are capable of provoking various infectious pathologies. Stray cats carry Bartonella henselae, the most common bacillus. This infection leads to the development of the disease.

The bacteria are transmitted to cats through the bites of fleas or other insects: flies, midges and ticks. Fleas suck blood and receive bacilli from a sick animal. Following this, their reproduction takes place, then they are excreted with feces. Part of the bacteria settles under the cat's claws.

When a child plays with a stray kitten, there is a danger that the animal will scratch it. Next, dangerous bacilli penetrate into the weakened child's body. You should not hold a street kitten close to you, let alone stroke and kiss it. It is necessary to guard against dangerous consequences.