When Cats Bite: 1 in 3 Patients Bitten in Hand Hospitalized, Infections ...
Feb 5, 2014 · The bacteria injected by a cat bite can include a strain common in animals and particularly hard to fight with antibiotics, he says. In the study, researchers identified 193 Mayo Clinic patients …
Mayo Clinic Q and A: What is cat scratch fever?
Feb 15, 2019 · Cat scratch disease (or cat scratch fever) is a specific type of bacterial infection that occurs when a cat bites or scratches hard enough to break the skin’s surface or licks an open …
Mayo Clinic Minute: Pregnancy and toxoplasmosis
May 18, 2022 · Toxoplasmosis is a disease that results from an infection from one of the most common parasites. So common in fact that it might be in your home right now. People can be exposed to this …
West Nile virus: What you need to know - Mayo Clinic News Network
Jul 3, 2023 · The bite of an infected mosquito most commonly spreads the virus. "West Nile virus is the leading cause of mosquito-borne illness in the U.S.," says Dr. Bobbi Pritt, director of the Clinical …
Mayo Clinic expert explains dengue fever
May 13, 2025 · Share this: Dengue fever is a potentially life-threatening viral infection transmitted through the bite of infected mosquitoes. "Four different subtypes of the virus can cause infections in …
Be Aware of Signs and Symptoms Associated with Tick-related …
Sep 10, 2010 · The infection tends to be especially severe in older adults and in those who have a suppressed immune system. Human ehrlichiosis — This infection produces flu-like signs and …
Mayo Clinic expert explains parvovirus B19, a common childhood …
Aug 16, 2024 · However, different parvoviruses can affect pets. "Fifth disease is a relatively common infection in childhood," says Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a pediatric infectious diseases physician with the …
Tomorrow's Cure: New frontiers in Lyme disease detection - just in …
Jul 2, 2025 · In the 50 years since it was identified, Lyme disease has become one of the most recognized and widespread vector-borne illnesses in the world. Transmitted by ticks, this elusive …
World Mosquito Day: Mosquitoes carry viruses and parasites that can ...
Aug 20, 2020 · Occasionally a mosquito bite causes a large area of swelling, soreness and redness. This type of reaction, most common in children, is sometimes referred to as skeeter syndrome. Bites …
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Understanding sepsis and septic shock
Dec 7, 2018 · DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Who’s most at risk for developing sepsis, and what are the symptoms to watch for? What’s the difference between sepsis and septic shock? ANSWER: Sepsis …