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Can i get infection from cats
I have low grade fever since 20 days i have a cat pet since 6 months i and my 7 years old son got ringworm from it. Is it possible i may have low grade fever because of my cat. Is there any tests to find out ? I really love my pet what should i do?
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Dr. Danish Qureshi
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15 yrs exp
Jaipur
History noted. Please consult me on practo for a detailed one on one conversation and prescription. Thanks
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Dr. Bommanaboina Sandeep
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2 yrs exp
Nalgonda
Yea you can get infected from cats.. consult !
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Dr. Rajendra Kumar
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44 yrs exp
Jaipur
Ur pet animal is vaccinated or not ,if not go for vaccination ,as u stated that u & ur son got ring worm infection from that,
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Dr. Gyamar Inja
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7 yrs exp
Itanagar
No, you cannot have fever because of the cat. If a cat scratches you, there is a possibility...rare possibility to have disease. But, it usually can't transmit diseases... especially viral, as most infective species are not species compatible.
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