When Cats Bite: 1 in 3 Patients Bitten in Hand Hospitalized, …
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 …
Mayo Clinic Q and A: What is cat scratch fever?
Feb 15, 2019 · 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 …
Mayo Clinic Minute: Pregnancy and toxoplasmosis
May 18, 2022 · Toxoplasmosis is a disease that results from an infection from one of the most common parasites. So common in fact that it might be in your home right now. People can be …
West Nile virus: What you need to know - Mayo Clinic News …
Jul 3, 2023 · The bite of an infected mosquito most commonly spreads the virus. "West Nile virus is the leading cause of mosquito-borne illness in the U.S.," says Dr. Bobbi Pritt, director of the …
Mayo Clinic expert explains dengue fever
May 13, 2025 · Share this: Dengue fever is a potentially life-threatening viral infection transmitted through the bite of infected mosquitoes. "Four different subtypes of the virus can cause …
Be Aware of Signs and Symptoms Associated with Tick-related …
Sep 10, 2010 · The infection tends to be especially severe in older adults and in those who have a suppressed immune system. Human ehrlichiosis — This infection produces flu-like signs and …
Mayo Clinic Minute: Reduce risk of respiratory infections
Dec 11, 2024 · Flu, COVID-19 and RSV are the most common respiratory infections. Learn practical ways to reduce your risk of illness.
Tomorrow's Cure: New frontiers in Lyme disease detection - just in …
Jul 2, 2025 · In the 50 years since it was identified, Lyme disease has become one of the most recognized and widespread vector-borne illnesses in the world. Transmitted by ticks, this …
World Mosquito Day: Mosquitoes carry viruses and parasites that …
Aug 20, 2020 · Occasionally a mosquito bite causes a large area of swelling, soreness and redness. This type of reaction, most common in children, is sometimes referred to as skeeter …
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Understanding sepsis and septic shock
Dec 7, 2018 · DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Who’s most at risk for developing sepsis, and what are the symptoms to watch for? What’s the difference between sepsis and septic shock? ANSWER: …