A bacterium
called Bartonella Henselae is transmitted from ticks to cats via
their feces. Once this bacterium is transmitted to the cat it can
be easily passed on to a human via the saliva through a cat
scratch, lick or bite. The disease associated with this bacterium
is known as Cat Scratch Fever (disease). Although being called
catscratch fever
this disease is more common in kittens as they maybe too young for
flea treatments making them more susceptible to acquire the
infected flea. Bartonella Henselae is not typically considered
dangerous but this disease has multiple signs and symptoms that can
be troublesome. You should be on the lookout for swelling of the
lymph nodes near the site of infection. For example, if the sight
of infection is in the arm then swelling in the armpit or elbow is
expected. Also common are red bumps or blisters, a low-grade fever,
headache, fatigue and poor appetite within
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Pain relievers
such as ibuprofen and naproxen can be taken as needed if necessary.
If symptoms last anywhere from a month to two months this could be
a sign of infection. The point of infection happens when the
disease has travelled to the bones, liver or other organs and may
require antibiotics such as azithromycin, clarithromycin, rifampin,
trimethoprim sulfamethoxazole or ciprofloxacin. Like with many
other diseases Bartonella Henselae has many preventative measures
that can be followed to keep your family healthy. Hand washing with
soap and water after handling your cat is a must. Also, being
gentle with the cat so that it doesnt play rough by scratching and
biting is important. Seeing as the infection is transmitted via
saliva it is important that your cat does not lick your skin, eyes,
mouth or any open cuts or wounds. Lastly, making sure to keep up
with flea treatments for your pets will decrease the risk for
obtaining Bartonella
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