A member asked:

My cat bit me and now it is raised and itchy what has happens ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Dominic Riganotti answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Cate bite: Bites from cats are polymicrobial, with a mix of aerobes and anaerobes. Common aerobic pathogens in cat bites include Streptococcus species (including Streptococcus pyogenes), Staphylococcus species, especially S. aureus and Moraxella. But Pasteurella multocida, a small cocco-baccilus is very very possible. You should see your PCP if it does not inprove in the next 48 hours.

Answered 5/10/2015

2.8k views

Thank

Related Questions

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more