Cat Scratch Fever.

Paula · Post by **Paula** » Thu Dec 30, 2004 9:44 am

Did you know you could get a fever from a cat scratch? or do you relate "Cat Scratch Fever" as a song from Aerosmith?

rachelg · Post by **rachelg** » Thu Dec 30, 2004 9:51 am

Paula wrote: Did you know you could get a fever from a cat scratch? or do you relate "Cat Scratch Fever" as a song from Aerosmith?
Cat Scratch Fever was by Ted Nuggent not Aerosmith. Yes I knew it was also a medical condition :guitarist

Paula · Post by **Paula** » Thu Dec 30, 2004 10:05 am

They both scream alot so i thought it was Steven Tyler, but it could be Nugent? Thanks. I like them both very mucH? Good Song! :guitarist

LottomagicZ4941 · Post by **LottomagicZ4941** » Thu Dec 30, 2004 1:04 pm

I perfer "Walking Tall" or "Jail Bait" to Cat Scrach Fever although it is not a bad song it is just over played like DPs smoke on the water.

Teriable Ted's Call of the Wild is an excelent recording. The whole thing is great.

Although I think he has a newer recording out I have not herd the new new.

Some of you probably know Bannanas (newest Deep Purple) is my only Amazon review in the last two years. Okay I did not mention it being my only review in two years but I do think I made mention in one post of doing an Amazon review for it. I also have a review up for Aerosmith but I don't recall for which recording.

I think the problem with the scratch is the bacteria that cats have. They are designed to infect their victims. Kind of a bilogical kitty wepon. On the farm I saw some cats get some bad eye enfections after going rounds with each other.

Anyway now I got "And that is why I'm walking tall" in my head.

Another good line form "Walking Tall" "I don't believe in social security--I want my money now" Okay that is two lines:)

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PS although I like some of the new Aerosmith I love most of their stuff up to and including Done With Mirrors.

Paula · Post by **Paula** » Thu Dec 30, 2004 2:17 pm

Lotto-you are too funny, Ted is good no doubt...smoke on the water, wow, that was a favorite way back when? and the kitty bacteria, i was making a comparison with the song? THe Bananas well that is funny also, i'm glad to see some-one re-lates to me, i'm one of the guys here, (at my job) and it looks like here on the forum too....No matter what Aerosmith, Nugent & Deep Purple are good. Boy, i am aging...Happy New Year!! :guitarist Walkin Tall!

Tombstone · Post by **Tombstone** » Thu Dec 30, 2004 3:00 pm

Paula wrote: Did you know you could get a fever from a cat scratch? or do you relate "Cat Scratch Fever" as a song from Aerosmith?

I'm old too. I like Ted too! Did you ever listen to the Damn Yankees? He was in that group too for several years. The CD is right here on my desk.

This is as a tribute to Ted:

Cat Scratch Fever

by Ted Nugent

Album : Live At Hammersmith '79

cat scratch fever / ted nugent

Well I don't know where they come from but they sure do come

I hope they comin' for me

And I don't know how they do it but they sure do it good

I hope there doin' it for free

They give me cat scratch fever

Cat scratch fever

well the first time that I got it I was just ten years old

I got it from some kitty next door

an I went to see the doctor and he gave me the cure

I think I got it some more

They give me cat scratch fever

Cat scratch fever

I got a bad scratch fever

The cat scratch fever

It's nothin dangerous

I feel no pain

I've got the choo-choo train

You know you got it when youÃ¢â‚¬¦ you going insane

It makes a grown man cry cry Ã¢â‚¬¦oh won't you make my bed

well I make the pussy purr with the stroke of my hand

They know they gettin' it from me

They know just where to go when they need their lovin man

They know I doinÃ¢â‚¬â„¢ it for free

They give me cat scratch fever

Cat scratch fever

They gotta bad scratch fever

The cat scratch fever

Tombstone · Post by **Tombstone** » Thu Dec 30, 2004 3:02 pm

And to officially put on the FG map as to what Cat Scratch Fever is:

What is cat scratch fever disease?

It is a bacterial infection that you can get from being scratched or bitten by a cat, or in few instances a dog.

Cat Scratch Disease, also known as cat scratch fever, is a bacterial infection that you can get from being scratched or bitten by a cat, or in few instances a dog. The bacteria that causes the disease is found in the fleas that inhabit cats which is passed on to the cat through the flea bites. The bacteria suspected is called rochalimaea henselae.

The first thing you will notice if you get cat scratch disease is a crusting sore or blister over the site of the scratch that looks similar to a boil. Next, you will notice swollen lymph nodes which are very painful. The most common site of a cat scratch is on the hands, arms and face and therefore is the most common place for a cat scratch infection.

If you notice a crusty infection in a bite or scratch from a cat you need to look for additional symptoms of the disease. The most common symptom is swollen glands under the neck. Many people also get a low grade fever and feel like they have the flu with weakness, nausea, chills, loss of appetite and a headache. If the victim does not get well within in a few days they may develop a very high fever. Pneumonia could develop, or a rash that looks like the measles, as well as other complications. There have been cases of severe infection that have led to encephalitis, amputation and even death due to a cat bite.

Most often the symptoms and the disease will go away on its own. Sometimes, in rare instances, the symptoms will last several months and then go away. If symptoms do not go away and the fever persists, antibiotics may be necessary. Go to your doctor.

The best prevention against cat scratch disease is to prevent getting scratched or bitten by a cat or a dog. If you do get bitten or scratched, wash it immediately with antiseptic soap and hot water. Keep your pets free of fleas. The fleas are what carry the bacteria initially that is passed on to the animal and then to the human.

Cat bites are associated with a higher rate of infection than dog bites. The reason for this is that a dog bite usually bleeds a lot and the bacteria is washed out of the wound. Cat bites are usually a puncture type wound that is deep and does not bleed much. This type of bite is hard to clean. In addition, cats carry more infectious types of bacteria in their saliva than dogs. Children under the age of ten are most commonly infected with cat scratch disease, because they are most often the victims of a scratch or bite.

Another source of bacteria and infection from cats and dogs is their feces. Bacteria that can cause gastrointestinal upsets and other infections can be passed on through their waste. It is important to not come into contact with animal waste and keep the yard and cat box clean of pet waste. Wash your hands after petting your animals.

valerie · Post by **valerie** » Thu Dec 30, 2004 8:19 pm

Also to be wary of... something called toxo-plasmosis. Found in raw meat or

cat feces. It's suspected of killing off a lot of California sea lions. Pregnant

women should avoid cleaning cat littler boxes. Period.

As a quick treatment, hydrogen peroxide is helpful when you get a cat scratch.