Handling a cat is very safe but there are several kinds of diseases that a cat can carry. Some of these diseases could be transmitted to humans. By following simple health tips, you can be even safe-against cat-related diseases.
There are some common cat related sicknesses that can make a person sick, such as cat scratch disease (or cat scratch fever), and others such as plague (play-g), are rare. Toxoplasmosis (TOX-o-plaz-MO-sis) is a disease that can come from cats, but people are more likely to get it from eating raw meat or from gardening. Be careful of rabies, cats can carry this deadly viral disease.
There are other diseases that an individual is more likely to catch. A person's age and health status may affect his or her immune system, increasing the chances of getting sick. People who are more likely to get diseases from cats include infants, children younger than 5 years old, organ transplant patients, people with HIV/AIDS, and people being treated for cancer. Below there is some special advice for individuals who are at greater risk than others of getting diseases from animals.
To protect yourself from cat-related sickness & diseases,
* Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and running water after touching cat feces (stool)
* Avoid cat scratches and bites
* If you are scratched or bitten by a cat, wash the area with soap and running water right away
* Vaccinate your cat against rabies.
*Many organizations support the health benefits of pets.
These groups provide information on the healthy benefits of animal companionship for people.
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