Feb 5, 2014 · The bacteria injected by a cat bite can include a strain common in animals and particularly hard to fight with antibiotics, he says. In the study, researchers identified 193 Mayo Clinic patients with cat bites to the hand from January 1, 2009, through 2011. Of those, 57 were hospitalized; on average, they were in the hospital three days.

Feb 15, 2019 · Are cat scratches a special concern? ANSWER: A bite or scratch from a cat carries particular risks, and infection is common. Cat scratch disease (or cat scratch fever) is a specific type of bacterial infection that occurs when a cat bites or scratches hard enough to break the skin’s surface or licks an open wound.

May 18, 2022 · Concerns about pregnancy and cat litter? A Mayo Clinic expert explains what moms-to-be can do to keep their baby safe from toxoplasmosis.

Oct 9, 2024 · Bats play an important role in many ecosystems around the world. They are a major predator of night-flying insects, including pests that cost farmers billions of dollars annually. However, bats pose the biggest rabies threat in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Most bats are not rabid. However, because rabies […]

Mayo Clinic researchers identify a measurable genetic mutation as a significant predictor of metastasis and survival in pancreatic cancer ...

Mar 25, 2024 · Learn how to prevent salmonella infection from spreading by washing your pet's food and water bowls regularly.

Oct 5, 2015 · ROCHESTER, Minn. — With questions lingering about the safety of medical imaging and the radiation that is used in some of those tests, Mayo Clinic radiation safety expert Cynthia McCollough, Ph.D., wrote a paper that provides clear answers that she hopes will allay patients’ fears. Dr. McCollough wrote “Answers to Common Questions About the Use […]

Oct 21, 2011 · Rhabdomyolysis has a variety of causes. Many cases result from crush injuries to the muscles that can be seen in people who have been in vehicle accidents or have suffered other serious trauma. Heatstroke can cause rhabdomyolysis, as can a bite from some types of snakes whose venom causes severe muscle damage.

Aug 4, 2017 · In most cases, bee stings are just annoying, and home treatment is all that's necessary to ease the pain of bee stings. But if you're allergic to bee stings or you get stung numerous times, you may have a more-serious reaction that requires emergency treatment. Bee stings can produce different reactions, ranging from temporary pain […]

Jan 3, 2017 · DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I was diagnosed with an acoustic neuroma last year. My doctor says I likely won't need treatment. But I know others who have had the same condition and had surgery to remove the tumor. Why would I not need any treatment? ANSWER: An acoustic neuroma, more accurately called a vestibular schwannoma, is a […]