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Man bitten by stray cat contracts infection unknown to science
- A 48-year-old man in the UK developed a mysterious bacterial infection after being bitten by a stray cat, resulting in painful hand swelling and multiple wounds.
- The bacteria responsible for the infection was identified as a previously unknown species belonging to the Globicatella genus, highlighting the potential for cats to carry undiscovered human pathogens.
- The man underwent treatment with antibiotics and surgery to remove damaged tissue, leading to a successful recovery from the infection.
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Cat bites can transmit a number of pathogens through scratches or bites where germs from their mouth or claws reach our bloodstream.
·Los Angeles, United States
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Leaning Left5Leaning Right2Center7Last UpdatedBias Distribution50% Center
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