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Is it possible to get a staph infection from a cat scratch?
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Yes: Disruption of the skin surface by a scratch, cut, abrasion, etc. Opens the underlying tissue to invasion by bacteria. Staph is just one of the possible germs that can cause an infection. Simple cleaning with soap & water and disinfecting the area should prevent a problem.
Answered 4/8/2013
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Yes: Any minor injury including a cat scratch can be infected with staph.
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