Bad kitty: Cat bites can cause nasty infections

Three in 10 patients seeking treatment for hand bites were hospitalized, study finds

NO JOKE  Cat bites that hit joints and tendons can cause hard-to-treat infections. 

 

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It’s enough to make you think twice about roughhousing with a cat.

When a cat bites a person’s hand and the skin turns red, the wound needs prompt attention to prevent a deep-set infection that’s difficult to treat, a study finds.