PetPartners, Inc. is an indirect corporate affiliate of PetPlace.com. PetPlace may be compensated when you click on or make a purchase using the links in this article.
Our question this week was:
Dear Dr.Debra, I would ask about the specific species of bacteria. What kind of bacteria that it can be passed to humans via cat scratching?
Allina D.
Answer
Hi – thanks for your email Allina. You asked what kind of bacteria can be passed from cat to people from a scratch wound from a cat.
Cat-scratch Disease (CSD), also known as Rochalimaea henselae or Bartonella henselae, is an infection in humans that most often occurs after prolonged contact with a young cat. When diagnosed in cats this disease is called feline bartonellosis. It is caused by a bacteria called Bartonella henselae.
An article that might be helpful to you is Bartonellosis (Cat-scratch Disease).
Best of luck!
Dr. Debra
To read most recent questions Click here!
Click here to see the full list of Ask Dr. Debra Questions and Answers!
