For millions of people, cats are loving companions that bring comfort and joy. But behind those soft paws and playful claws, ...

A seemingly harmless cat scratch caused a hidden bacterial infection, leaving a woman with prolonged fever and painful ...

Bartonellosis is the name for an infectious disease produced by bacteria called Bartonella. Species from this genus cause diseases like Carrión’s disease, trench fever, cat-scratch disease, bacillary ...

The CDC has released a new study on cat-scratch disease, often referred to as cat-scratch fever, aimed at better understanding the epidemiology of the disease to offer prevention tactics for those at ...

Cuddly, friendly, fun: Your pet brings so much to your life, but experts warn that, in rare cases, they can also bring illness. Science X Daily and the Weekly Email Newsletter are free features that ...