“It can quickly lead to a serious infection within six to 12 hours after the bite ... always safest to wait for the cat to come to you, then you put your finger out, and most cats will ...

"These bites tend to be not quite as hard and a little less severe than cats who bite out of fear or aggression," Koski said. A stock image of a black and white cat biting and scratching a person ...

Bartonella: A genus of bacteria that can cause various infections in humans and animals, often transmitted through bites or scratches from infected animals. Cat Scratch Disease (CSD): An infection ...