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Cat and diptheria

2024-11-13 09:24:09
Does cat cause diptheria? Vet said that it's a myth .can I or my husband or my baby get diptheria from my vaccinated cat?
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There is no evidence of transmission from cats to humans

Answered2024-11-16 06:22:06

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Animal to human transmission mainly happens with wild animals. Cats can get it from them, but there no scientific proof it can spread to us. So, there is no need to worry.

Answered2024-11-15 06:08:38

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Yes cats may carry diphtheria like bacterium but there is no evidence of zoonotic transmission

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