A member asked:

Cat scratch my eye and the eyelid and part of my skin around the eye and it still hurt and its a little red what should i do?

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Dr. Gerald Mandell answered

Specializes in Nuclear Medicine

Sxs persist see dr.: Cat scratch disease, infection caused by bacteria known as Bartonella henselae. 40% of cats carry the bacteria in saliva at some point in their lives.Most people contract disease after being scratched or bitten by cat. Kittens are more likely than adults carry disease.With normal immune system, usually not a serious illness. Small raised lump occurs at site within 10 days.Fever,chills, can follow

Answered 7/16/2015

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