CAT-SCRATCH fever is usually a nonbacterial regional lymphadenitis that occurs one or two weeks after a scratch by a cat. The course is variable and may last for a few weeks to months. The etiology of ...

“You know you got it when you’re going insane.” Some of the lyrics from Ted Nugent’s 1977 song “Cat Scratch Fever” are not medically inaccurate, a new study suggests. In research published this month ...

Cat scratches generally aren't cause for concern — but you should watch for these symptoms. (Getty Images) Cats are cute, and studies have shown that having one as a pet can reduce anxiety and even ...

Evidence is mounting that certain bacteria spread by cat scratches and other animal exposures can sometimes have startling effects on our brain. In a new study, researchers detail a group of patients ...

Cats are cute, and studies have shown that having one as a pet can reduce anxiety and even slow mental decline. Sometimes, however, their claws can get a little too close for comfort, leaving humans ...