[4smiffy]

A woman who works for my friend got an infected arm after her cat scratched her. She was in hospital for a week, had IV antibiotics and had to have an operation to have the wound drained.

[Smithman]

Cat Scratch Disease ?

[susie-4964]

You can't be "allergic" to a cat scratch. It's not physically possible. You can get an infection from cat scratches, although if you wash the scratch properly afterwards, it's unlikely. The pain of the scratch depends on (a) state of cat's claws - some are sharper than others, and (b) where it scratches you - some areas of the skin have a better nerve supply.

OP, unless you develop red streaks running up your arm - basically, get over it and stop annoying the cat.

[Abbasolutely 40]

Originally Posted by 4smiffy

A woman who works for my friend got an infected arm after her cat scratched her. She was in hospital for a week, had IV antibiotics and had to have an operation to have the wound drained.

Cat scratches can be dangerous , they can infect the patient with a Bartonella virus and be really ill .

[c00kiemonster72]

I say you've been infected with a hook worm, hopefully just the feline version, rather than the human version as that's a very nasy parasite

[stargazer61]

Originally Posted by yappy

Iv woken up this morning and my scratch STILL hurts. okay thanks!!! its not that red or hot so il try your dettol idea, i hope it doesnt sting too much

Glad to hear you made it through the night!

[BrooklynBoy]

Breathe into a paper bag and have a cup of tea yappy.

[yappy]

Originally Posted by stargazer61

Glad to hear you made it through the night!

thanks stargazer my scratch feels a lot better now, it only hurts when i press it

[yappy]

Originally Posted by BrooklynBoy

Breathe into a paper bag and have a cup of tea yappy.

how did you no i was drinking some tea im not breathing into a paper bag tho i am eating a malteasers bunny

[yappy]

Originally Posted by c00kiemonster72

I say you've been infected with a hook worm, hopefully just the feline version, rather than the human version as that's a very nasy parasite

theres a worm inside me?

[yappy]

Originally Posted by Smithman

Cat Scratch Disease ?

Originally Posted by Abbasolutely 40

Cat scratches can be dangerous , they can infect the patient with a Bartonella virus and be really ill .

omgs

well last time i got a deep scratch from my cat not soon after i had a really bad cough that lasted for weeks. i still have the scar there i need some bio oil

[yappy]

Originally Posted by 4smiffy

A woman who works for my friend got an infected arm after her cat scratched her. She was in hospital for a week, had IV antibiotics and had to have an operation to have the wound drained.

woah how come??

[Addisonian]

Originally Posted by yappy

theres a worm inside me?

Probably. The only way to be sure you get rid of it is to drink a concoction of household cleaning aids, normally found under the kitchen sink. 2 parts bleach to 1 part Windolene.

[yappy]

Originally Posted by susie-4964

You can't be "allergic" to a cat scratch. It's not physically possible. You can get an infection from cat scratches, although if you wash the scratch properly afterwards, it's unlikely. The pain of the scratch depends on (a) state of cat's claws - some are sharper than others, and (b) where it scratches you - some areas of the skin have a better nerve supply.

OP, unless you develop red streaks running up your arm - basically, get over it and stop annoying the cat.

yes you can, people are allergic to all sorts. some people are even allergic to water

[yappy]

Originally Posted by Addisonian

Probably. The only way to be sure you get rid of it is to drink a concoction of household cleaning aids, normally found under the kitchen sink. 2 parts bleach to 1 part Windolene.

i dont believe you. i cant feel any worms inside me

[avasgranny]

Is your cat ok Yappy?

[crista_galli]

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[jojo01]

I would be asking myself why the cat scratches in the first place!

[susie-4964]

Originally Posted by yappy

yes you can, people are allergic to all sorts. some people are even allergic to water

I could go into all the details of antibodies, innate and cellular immunity, how the immune response is produced, etc., but it would probably be quite boring. Suffice it to say that no, you can't be allergic to water, in terms of H2O. You might be allergic to something IN the water, even in minute quantities, but you can't be allergic to water. The human body is about 60% H2O. If you were allergic to it, you'd die.

So if anyone thinks they're allergic to water, bless them, they're completely deluded and attention-seeking.

[susie-4964]

Originally Posted by jojo01

I would be asking myself why the cat scratches in the first place!

I think both you and I know the answer to that, don't we?

Everyone (and animal) has their limits.

[avasgranny]

Omg still no word on pusskins.

[sadmuppet]

Originally Posted by yappy

do they? his nails never look that dirty to me. and he refuses to use the litter tray these days! goes outside to do his business

And the soil he digs in outside doesn't contain bacteria and all sorts of other nasties? Probably more likley to pick up an infection from an outdoor cat than one that uses indoor facilties...

[owllover]

Originally Posted by yappy

yes you are

i hate pigeons 2 of them almost swooped down and tried to steal my pasty one time wen i was in town

But they didn't manage to.

I was almost a brain surgeon and a film director. Almost.

I've grown to love you yappy. Bet you never wanted that.

ETA. You shouldn't post rubbish on a serious thread.

[LaceyLouelle3]

My Mums leg got infected by a dog scratch, she had to go on anti-biotics and painkillers and almost lost her leg

[4smiffy]

Originally Posted by yappy

woah how come??

She got an infection in her hand and her hand and then her arm swelled up. The docs said it was some nasty bacteria that got into her from the cat.