Cat Scratch Disease

Cat scratch disease, also known to some as cat scratch fever, is an illness passed along from felines to humans through bites or scratches. Because cats are not physically affected by this infection, one cannot tell if they are carrying the disease in their systems. Approximately half of the feline population will, at one point in their lives, be infected by cat scratch disease. Because of this, it is very important that victims of cat scratches and bites should watch carefully for the symptoms of cat scratch disease in the days following the injury.

Symptoms

The symptoms of cat scratch disease are quite distinct and easy to recognize. Several days after the encounter with a cat, victim will generally experience the following signs of infections:

• Sizable red, irritated area around the point of infection
• Swollen lymph nodes
• Fever
• Bone, joint, and abdominal pain
• Headache
• Fatigue

If you have developed cat scratch disease from an attack made by another individual’s cat, then you may have the right to demand compensation from the responsible party for negligently restraining its feline. Call the Las Vegas personal injury attorneys of William Palmer & Associates, P.C. if you would like to learn more about your rights in this situation.

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If you would like to learn more about cat scratch disease and the dangers associated with this illness, contact the Las Vegas personal injury lawyers of William Palmer & Associates, P.C. today at 702-888-2222 with any questions or concerns you may have.