• Wound Infection

  Management of infection can be divided into cleansing of the wound, antibiotic prophylaxis, and antibiotic treatment. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  Resulting infections from cat bites can be prevented by immediately washing wounds with soap and warm water. [en.wikipedia.org]

• Disability

  […] along with nerves, bones, and joints adjacent to the surface make the hand prone to developing deep space infections and osteomyelitis. 7 Prompt evaluation and appropriate treatment of hand infections will allow for a favorable outcome without permanent disability [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Sepsis

  "If any of these infections are left untreated they certainly can spread to the blood stream causing sepsis, organ damage and even death," said Torvinen. [eu.rgj.com]

  A general physical examination to rule out systemic sepsis is also essential. Plain radiographs should be obtained for all bites. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Chills

  A detailed and thorough history including details of symptoms such as pain, loss of function, drainage, fever, and chills is necessary. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Lymphadenopathy

  The entire upper extremity should be examined for signs of cellulitis, deep space infections (abscesses), lymphadenopathy, and lymphangitis. A general physical examination to rule out systemic sepsis is also essential. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Nausea

  Other signs of infection can include diarrhea, fever, nausea, vomiting and severe fatigue, according to Torvinen. In short, cleaning a wound and keeping an eye on it afterward are both essential steps in care. [eu.rgj.com]

• Vomiting

  Other signs of infection can include diarrhea, fever, nausea, vomiting and severe fatigue, according to Torvinen. In short, cleaning a wound and keeping an eye on it afterward are both essential steps in care. [eu.rgj.com]

• Tachycardia

  […] from the cat bite can impair mobility or cause tenosynovitis or arthritis. [10] In these cases, surgical consultation is needed to assess severity. [3] [4] Some unusual complications, like deep-vein thrombosis, [5] subcutaneous emphysema [11] and fetal tachycardia [en.wikipedia.org]

• Thrombosis

  "Cathrombosis: Deep Vein Thrombosis After a Cat Bite - A Case Report". Cureus. 11 (6). doi : 10.7759/cureus.4924. ^ a b c d Philipsen, T. E. J.; Molderez, C.; Gys, T. (2006-01-01). "Cat And Dog Bites. What To Do?". [en.wikipedia.org]

• Flushing

  "Every time they would stitch me up after flushing the wound the infection would just get worse. The pain almost drove me up the wall." [eu.usatoday.com]

• Eruptions

  In the present case report, tooth eruption was absent in the anterior mandibular arch. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Fear

  If a cat is reactive, handle it with care, being careful not to trigger any fear or aggression responses. The cat may bite its handler or someone nearby in an effort to defend itself. [en.wikipedia.org]

• Capnocytophaga

  Capnocytophaga is another and this bacteria can lead to an infection of the internal organs. "If any of these infections are left untreated they certainly can spread to the blood stream causing sepsis, organ damage and even death," said Torvinen. [eu.rgj.com]

  Hookworm, Ancylostoma tubaeforme, Ancylostoma braziliense, and Uncinaria stenocephala Capnocytophaga canimorsus [16] Pasteurellosis caused by the bacterial genus Pasteurella [17] [18] Pasteurellosis is a bacterial disease associated with animal bites [en.wikipedia.org]

• Capnocytophaga Canimorsus

  Hookworm, Ancylostoma tubaeforme, Ancylostoma braziliense, and Uncinaria stenocephala Capnocytophaga canimorsus [16] Pasteurellosis caused by the bacterial genus Pasteurella [17] [18] Pasteurellosis is a bacterial disease associated with animal bites [en.wikipedia.org]

• Kingella

  Description of Kingella potus sp. nov., an organism isolated from a wound caused by an animal bite. J Clin Microbiol. 2005 Jul; 43 (7):3526–3529. [ PMC free article ] [ PubMed ] [ Google Scholar ] 7. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

A recent Mayo Clinic study shows that one out of three people who sought treatment for a cat bite to the hand were hospitalized. [eu.usatoday.com]

Management of infection can be divided into cleansing of the wound, antibiotic prophylaxis, and antibiotic treatment. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] ill, the cat would benefit from an assessment and possible treatment by a veterinarian. [en.wikipedia.org]

Treatment Cat-scratch disease is a mild disease that tends to get better by itself over several months. Specific antibiotic treatment is usually not necessary. [sahealth.sa.gov.au]

Seek medical attention if the cat has not been vaccinated against rabies. [21] If a cat has bitten someone, and there is no evidence that the cat has been vaccinated against rabies, the person will be treated for rabies infection. [19] Epidemiology [ [en.wikipedia.org]

When you're finished, apply an antibiotic cream to the bite to help prevent an infection. Finally, cover the bite with a bandage to keep dirt and bacteria out. For advice from our Medical co-author, like how to prevent future cat bites, scroll down! [wikihow.com]

Vaccination of the cat can prevent rabies being transmitted by the cat through a bite. [en.wikipedia.org]

Providers generally give patients a prophylactic antibiotic to prevent infections from occurring if [stiches are required]." Additionally, about 20 percent of cat scratches become infected, whether stiches are needed or not. [eu.rgj.com]

Sellers; Public Health Image Library (PHIL), Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC-USA) [sahealth.sa.gov.au]

INTRODUCTION The primary objective of diagnosis and treatment of traumatic injuries affecting children in the primary dentition is the prevention of damage to the developing permanent dentition. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]