Can cat scratches be dangerous (infections) even if it's a domestic cat that never leaves home?
In my opinion everyone should have Tetanus shots,especially if you have animals.Their claws are a source of bacteria.
I agree. Every house probably accommodates thousands of bacteria and fungi that do not harm us as long as they remain outside our body.
Well it sound like the name of a German opera singer but Bartonella henselae, may be caused by a cat scratch.
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The cat has a litter box, it goes in and does its thing and covers up its thing hence the cat has germy claws/paws.
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