Although this is not a "cat health" problem, it can be a cat owner health problem.

Cat Scratch Fever aka Cat Scratch Disease

Kaycee Nilson October 14, 2006

Recently, our inside cat, Stewart, made a break for his freedom while I was napping and my fiancé decided to go out and get him. Frightened and mad, Stewart attacked the right arm of my fiancé and as an end result, my fiancé ended up with something that is commonly known as “Cat Scratch Fever.”

He developed severe swelling in his arm; he could barely make a fist and his arm bled profusely. The next day, he started developing a high fever and weakness.

I did research and this is what is known about “Cat Scratch Fever” or “Cat Scratch Illness.”

American Chronicle: Cat Scratch Fever aka Cat Scratch Disease

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