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A man lost part of his vision due to cat scratch disease, a rare infection that can be spread by...
INSIDER via Yahoo News· 1 year agoKittens may be more likely to spread cat scratch disease through biting and...
32 diseases you can catch from animals
Live Science via Yahoo News· 1 week agoA large red sign on the road that says "animal disease control zone ends". Animals, as cute as some of them may be, can be a source of illness for...
Girl Catches Rare Bone Infection From Kitten
Gizmodo via Yahoo News· 5 days agoA teen girl’s kitten turned out to cause much more trouble than usual. In a new case report this month, doctors in Portugal describe how the cat likely...
After his son's suicide, an Oregon father wants others to know about tick-borne illness
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 11 months agoFriends and family mourn the death of Alec Dulude after a six-year health battle following a tick...
When should I worry about a cat scratch? Here's what experts say.
Yahoo Life Style via AOL· 3 months agoCat scratches generally aren't cause for concern — but you should watch for these symptoms. (Getty...
The plague, fevers, tularemia: The diseases fleas can carry and how to treat them
The Metrowest Daily News via Yahoo News· 6 months agoThere are more than 2,000 species of tiny (0.04 to 0.15 inches), wingless, blood-sucking fleas that...
What Causes Swollen Lymph Nodes in the Armpit?
Health via Yahoo News· 1 week agoThe lymph nodes are small glands that are part of the immune system. They may become swollen from infections, autoimmune conditions, medication...
A Bite From a Kitten Led to a Man's Death Four Years Later, Family Says
Gizmodo via Yahoo News· 1 year agoAn unlucky kitten bite appears to have led to a Danish man’s death four years later. He reportedly...
Fleas can infect humans, too | Pet Peeves
Northwest Florida Daily News via Yahoo News· 3 months agoA case of bubonic plague was recently reported in Oregon. As a veterinarian, I am going to take this as an excellent opportunity to point out a great reason to get serious about flea control ...
